De tandentrekker 1743 - 1803

"De tandentrekker" (The Tooth Puller) is an etching by Italian artist Giovanni Volpato (1732-1803), dated between 1743 and 1803. The artwork depicts a dramatic scene of a tooth extraction, with the patient in pain and the dentist pulling with force. The etching, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, exemplifies the artistic style of the 18th century, showcasing the artist's mastery of detail and realistic depiction. The print's dimensions of 378 mm x 290 mm further contribute to the sense of immediacy and realism in the scene, capturing the raw emotion of the moment.