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The Surgeon [reverse copy]

Netherlandish 16th Century, after Lucas van Leyden

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts two individuals. One person is kneeling and shown from head to toe. The other person is sitting on a chair and is mostly visible from the waist up. The kneeling person is positioned sideways, slightly turning towards the viewer. The seated individual appears to be focused on an activity over the head of the kneeling person. The seated person has a concerned expression with wide eyes and tense mouth. They have short, wavy hair and wear a long-sleeved tunic and fitted pants. The seated person has aged facial features, including drooping eyelids and deep lines. They wear a cap and a fur-lined garment. The background has a wooden or shaded interior with subtle hatching for shading. There is a chair and a bowl on a side table to the left.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
2636 × 4161 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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