A Surgeon Operating on a Peasant 1509 - 1533

"A Surgeon Operating on a Peasant" is a 16th-century oil painting by Lucas van Leyden, depicting a scene of surgery in a domestic setting. The detailed and expressive style of the painting exemplifies the artist's mastery of Northern Renaissance art. The image is notable for its realistic portrayal of a medical procedure, highlighting the surgeon's tools and the patient's discomfort. This artwork, now located in the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark, provides a fascinating glimpse into the medical practices of the time.