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Village Surgeon

Maria Catharina Prestel after Adriaen van Ostade

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an interior scene with two individuals seated near a window. One person is reading a scroll or paper, while the other is examining a small object. The room has a window with a diamond-patterned grille, light coming in, and glass jars and containers on the windowsill and table. Other items like a bowl and papers are on the table, creating a studious and domestic atmosphere. The style of the drawing and its muted tones suggest an older setting, conveying a sense of a quiet pursuit in a cozy, cluttered space.

Artwork Details

Date
1782-1785
Medium
color etching and aquatint
Dimensions
3574 × 5116 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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