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Anemic Lady Pale Lady Interior sick young woman sitting
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Anemic Lady Pale Lady Interior sick young woman sitting
The Anemic Lady The Pale Lady. Interior with a sick young woman sitting on a chair next to a table in front of a box bed. Under her foot she has a stove, on the right is a cat. Behind the woman a doctor holds a gully with urine up to the light, next to him stands a man. To the left a staircase leads to other rooms, a painting hangs above the door. In the back room a fireplace with a mantle, patient, sick person, examination of urine, physician, doctor, interior of the house, cat, foot stove, Samuel van Hoogstraten, 1660 - 1678, canvas, oil paint (paint), h 69.5 cm × w 55 cm d 7 cm
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Media ID 19560732
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1660 1678 Box Bed Doctor Door Examination Fireplace Foot Front Light Mantle Patient Physician Rooms Samuel Van Hoogstraten Sick Person Stands Stove Table Under Foot Stove Gully Oil Paint Urine
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "Anemic Lady Pale Lady Interior" transports us back in time to a scene filled with intrigue and melancholy. The sick young woman, sitting on a chair next to a table in front of a box bed, exudes an air of fragility and vulnerability. Under her foot rests a stove, providing warmth and comfort amidst her illness. To the right of the woman, we find a cat gracefully observing the room's activities. Behind her stands a doctor holding up a gully filled with urine against the light for examination, while an attentive man accompanies him. This portrayal highlights the meticulous attention given to medical practices during this era. A staircase leading to other rooms can be seen on the left side of the image, hinting at hidden secrets or untold stories within this house. Above the door hangs an exquisite painting that adds elegance to this otherwise somber setting. In the background room lies a fireplace adorned with an ornate mantlepiece, creating both visual interest and offering solace for those seeking respite from their ailments. This thought-provoking artwork by Samuel van Hoogstraten captures not only physical affliction but also explores themes such as human suffering and empathy towards patients. It serves as a reminder of our shared humanity across different eras and invites contemplation about how medical practices have evolved over time.
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