Dentist pulling a tooth, 18th century
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Dentist pulling a tooth, 18th century
This image may not be used to state or imply the endorsement by the Chemical Heritage Foundation of any product, service or activity, or to concur with an opinion or confirm the accuracy of any text appearing alongside or in logical association with the image.Dentist pulling a tooth. 18th-century artwork showing a dentist pulling the tooth of a male patient. At right, his wife is looking on anxiously. At top centre, a symbolic winged reptile is hanging from the ceiling. This artwork, titled The Dentist, is an oil-on-panel work from the Dutch School
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1700s 18th Century Anxiety Anxious Art History Clinic Couple Crocodile Dental Dental Caries Dentist Dentistry Husband Married Oil Painting Pain Painful Painting Patient Pulling Removing Symbol Symbolic Tooth Tooth Decay Toothache Treating Treatment Wife Worried Worry Dental Surgery Dutch School Oil On Panel
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This 18th-century artwork titled "The Dentist" takes us back in time to witness a dental procedure of the era. In this oil-on-panel masterpiece from the Dutch School, we see a male patient seated in a dentist's chair while his anxious wife stands by his side. The scene is filled with tension as the dentist prepares to pull the patient's tooth, symbolizing both pain and relief. At the top center of the painting, an intriguing symbolic element catches our attention: a winged reptile hanging from the ceiling. This enigmatic creature adds depth to the composition, perhaps representing fear or uncertainty surrounding dental treatments during that period. The artist skillfully captures not only historical aspects but also human emotions. The worried expressions on both faces convey their shared anxiety about this painful ordeal. It serves as a reminder of how far dentistry has come since then, highlighting advancements in technology and techniques that have made modern dental care more comfortable and efficient. "The Dentist" invites us into an intimate moment between husband and wife, showcasing their trust in medical professionals despite their evident apprehension. Through this artwork, we gain insight into early dental practices while appreciating its artistic value within art history collections worldwide.
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