The Dentist

Gerhard Dou

Created:
Movement:
1665
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key Notes:
Intimate realism, meticulous detail.
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Dimensions:
12 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. (31 x 26 cm)
medium:
Oil on panel
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The Dentist by Gerard Dou

The Dentist, painted by Gerard Dou in 1665, is an exemplary work of the Dutch Golden Age, showcasing the artist's meticulous attention to detail and mastery of oil on panel. Dou, a pupil of Rembrandt, is renowned for his genre scenes that often depict everyday life with a sense of intimacy and precision. This painting reflects Dou's skill in capturing the subtleties of human expression and the intricacies of light and shadow. The work is significant for its contribution to the genre of "merry company" scenes, which were popular in 17th-century Dutch art. Dou's ability to render textures and surfaces with such realism had a lasting impact on the development of still life and genre painting. His works are celebrated for their technical brilliance and are considered important in understanding the cultural and social contexts of the period.

Description of the work:

The Dentist by Gerard Dou

Created in 1665, "The Dentist" by Gerard Dou is an oil on panel painting that exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's meticulous attention to detail and genre scenes. The artwork depicts a dentist performing a tooth extraction, capturing the era's fascination with everyday life and the human condition.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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The Dentist