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A Village Scene with a Dentist Pulling Teeth and Peasants Fighting Outside a Tavern, c
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A Village Scene with a Dentist Pulling Teeth and Peasants Fighting Outside a Tavern, c
LST204179 A Village Scene with a Dentist Pulling Teeth and Peasants Fighting Outside a Tavern, c.1630-40 (oil on canvas) by Bloot, Peter de (c.1601/2-58) (attr. to); 61x96 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: thought to be work of a follower of Haarlem Brouwer; ); eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 23357808
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Audience Dentistry Extracting Grotesque Patient Pliers Tooth Toothache Villagers Brawl Dentists Chair
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This print captures a chaotic village scene from the 17th century, filled with intriguing details and lively characters. Painted by Peter de Bloot or possibly a follower of Haarlem Brouwer, this oil on canvas artwork showcases the artist's skill in depicting daily life in an unconventional manner. In the foreground, we witness a dentist pulling teeth from a patient who sits uncomfortably in his chair. The grotesque expressions on their faces reveal the agony of toothache and the desperation for relief. Meanwhile, just outside the dentist's makeshift clinic, peasants engage in a fierce brawl outside a bustling tavern. The rowdy crowd adds to the frenzied atmosphere as they cheer or jeer at the fighters. The painting offers us an intimate glimpse into rural existence during this period. It portrays not only physical pain but also social dynamics and entertainment choices of common folk. Despite its seemingly comical nature, it reflects deeper themes such as suffering, power dynamics, and human resilience. Measuring 61x96 cm and currently held in a private collection, this artwork is both historically significant and visually captivating. Its attribution to either Peter de Bloot or one of Brouwer's followers adds another layer of intrigue to its provenance. This print serves as an invitation to explore these complex narratives within Dutch art history while appreciating its artistic merits that have stood the test of time.
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