De tandmeester 1748 - 1798

"De tandmeester" (The Dentist) is a watercolor painting by Willem Joseph Laquy, a Dutch artist known for his genre paintings. Created between 1748 and 1798, the artwork depicts a humorous scene in a dentist's office, with a patient grimacing in pain while the dentist works on his teeth. The scene is set in a well-stocked apothecary, with shelves filled with jars and a window looking out onto a street. The painting is a small piece, measuring only 220 mm in height and 173 mm in width, and its detailed depiction of everyday life makes it a fascinating glimpse into the 18th century.