Tastzin 1628 - 1689

This etching, "Tastzin," is a 17th century work by an anonymous artist, depicting a scene of a public tooth extraction. The image illustrates a common practice in the past, where people gathered to watch such procedures. The composition, featuring a crowd of people around a seated man having his tooth extracted, emphasizes the spectacle and fascination associated with medical procedures in that era. This work offers a glimpse into the social and medical practices of 17th-century life.