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Sheep shearing, satirical artwork
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Sheep shearing, satirical artwork
Sheep shearing, satirical artwork. The title for this work refers to rich and poor and the shearing of sheep, saying that the sheep will be sheared according to its wool, regardless of wealth and status. Dating from 1605, this artwork was drawn at a time when barbers carried out various forms of surgery as well as shaving their customers and cutting their hair. The artwork is by the Dutch painter David Vinckboons (1576-1632). This version is from the German book Die Karikatur und Satire in der Medizin (Caricature and Satire in Medicine, 1921) by the German art historian and physician Eugen Hollander (1867-1932)
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1600s 17th Century 1921 Art History Caricature Caricaturised Cutting Die Karikatur Und Satire In Der Medizin Dutch Eugen Hollander Flemish History Of Medicine Live Stock Patient Poor Poverty Rich Satire Satirical Scissors Sheep Surgeon Surgeons Treating Wealthy 1605 Barber Barber Surgeon Barber Surgeons David Vinckboons Impoverished Mono Chrome Shearing Social Commentary
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This print showcases a satirical artwork titled "Sheep shearing" created by the talented Dutch painter David Vinckboons in 1605. The piece cleverly alludes to the social divide between the rich and poor, drawing parallels between sheep being sheared according to their wool and individuals being treated based on their wealth and status. During this era, barbers not only performed grooming tasks but also carried out surgeries, making this artwork even more intriguing. The image is taken from the German book "Die Karikatur und Satire in der Medizin" (Caricature and Satire in Medicine) published in 1921 by Eugen Hollander, a renowned German art historian and physician. It offers us a glimpse into history while highlighting the role of satire as a powerful tool for commentary. In this monochrome illustration, we see an adult male patient sitting before a barber surgeon who wields scissors with precision. The scene captures both the medical aspect of barber surgeons' work and serves as social commentary on class divisions prevalent during that time. This thought-provoking artwork reminds us of how art can transcend time, shedding light on societal issues that remain relevant today. Its historical significance within the realms of medicine and art history makes it an invaluable piece worth exploring further.
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