The dentist 1773

"The Dentist" (1773) by Johann Jakob Dorner the Elder (1741-1813) depicts a scene of a traveling dentist performing his craft in a public square. The drawing, currently housed at the Städel Museum, captures the bustling energy of a crowd gathered to witness the procedure. The artist, known for his skillful depictions of everyday life, employs a light brown tone to render the scene, adding a sense of realism to the portrayal of this 18th-century medical practice.