Poster Print : The Bloodletting (oil on canvas)

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The Bloodletting (oil on canvas)

XIR221185 The Bloodletting (oil on canvas) by Dandre-Bardon, Michel Francois (1700-83); Musee Antoine Lecuyer, Saint-Quentin, France; French, out of copyright

Media ID 12762509

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Bleeding Blood Cure Curing Healing Illness Medicinal Patient Sick Sickbed Sickness Treating Treatment

A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print

Bring the timeless beauty of art into your home or office with Media Storehouse's Poster Prints. Our high-quality reproductions showcase the intricate details and vibrant colors of "The Bloodletting" by Michel Francois Dandre-Bardon. This oil on canvas masterpiece, originally housed in Musee Antoine Lecuyer in Saint-Quentin, France, is now available as a stunning poster print. With its captivating depiction of the medical practice during the 18th century, this artwork will add an air of sophistication and history to any space. Experience the magic of art with Media Storehouse's Poster Prints.

A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 52.4cm (16.5" x 20.6")

Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this oil on canvas painting titled "The Bloodletting" artist Michel Francois Dandre-Bardon takes us back to a time when medicine was still shrouded in mystery and superstition. The scene depicts a doctor attending to a sick female patient, her frail figure lying on a sickbed. With delicate brushstrokes, Dandre-Bardon skillfully captures the intensity of the moment as the doctor performs the ancient practice of bloodletting. The composition is filled with symbolism, highlighting both the desperation for a cure and the hope for healing. The vibrant red hues symbolize not only blood but also sickness itself, while contrasting tones evoke an atmosphere of melancholy and vulnerability. As we observe this historical medical procedure unfold before our eyes, we are reminded of how far modern medicine has come. "The Bloodletting" invites viewers to reflect on our own understanding of illness and treatment throughout history. It serves as a poignant reminder that even though practices may change over time, compassion towards those who suffer remains constant. This remarkable artwork can be found at Musee Antoine Lecuyer in Saint-Quentin, France. Its presence there allows visitors to appreciate Dandre-Bardon's mastery firsthand and immerse themselves in an era where art intertwined with science in pursuit of better health outcomes.

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