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Photographic Print : Flemish tooth-drawer with patient and audience
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Flemish tooth-drawer with patient and audience
A Flemish tooth-drawer has an audience gathered round him while he operates on a patient
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Media ID 573270
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1640 1640s Audience Belgian Dentist Dentistry Drawer Flemish Health Operation Pain Patient Teeth Tooth Treatment
10"x8" Photo Print
Introducing the captivating Flemish Tooth-Drawer photographic print from Media Storehouse, sourced exclusively from Mary Evans Prints Online. This intriguing image transports us back in time, offering a glimpse into the intriguing world of a Flemish tooth-drawer and his audience. The tooth-drawer, with a focused expression, extracts a tooth from his patient, while an engaged and curious crowd looks on. This captivating print is not just a beautiful addition to any wall, but a conversation starter, inviting viewers to ponder the medical practices of the past. Experience history come to life with Media Storehouse's high-quality, museum-grade photographic prints.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 17.9cm (10" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the intense focus of a Flemish tooth-drawer as he performs an extraction on a patient in the 1640s. The tooth-drawer, dressed in the traditional attire of the time, sits before a rudimentary wooden chair, his tools of the trade laid out before him. The patient, clenching the arms of the chair for support, bares their teeth in grim determination as the tooth-drawer prepares to plunge his instruments into their mouth. The audience, a mixture of curious onlookers and sympathetic companions, gathers around the scene, some shielding their eyes from the sight of the impending pain. The tooth-drawer's art was a common sight in Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries, as dental care was rudimentary and toothaches were a common affliction. The tooth-drawer's role was essential in providing relief from the agony of a toothache, despite the often crude and painful methods used. This historical print offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the stark reality of dental treatment during this era. The tooth-drawer's tools, including forceps, pliers, and a hammer and chisel, are laid out on the table before him, ready for use. The patient's face is a picture of concentration and grit, as they brace themselves for the ordeal. The tooth-drawer's expression is one of intense focus, his eyes locked on the tooth in question. The audience, a mix of men and women, watches with a combination of fascination and revulsion, some covering their eyes at the sight of the impending pain. This image offers a fascinating insight into the history of dentistry and the role of the tooth-drawer in providing medical care during a time when dental treatment was rudimentary at best. It serves as a reminder of the advances in dental care and the importance of modern dentistry in ensuring good oral health and alleviating pain.
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