A Surgeon Operating on a Foot. The Five Senses: The Sense of Touch
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
A Surgeon Operating on a Foot. The Five Senses: The Sense of Touch is a 1650 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white photo shows a crowded, dim room where a doctor is treating a man’s foot. The patient sits on a stool, gripping the edge, while the doctor leans in, holding the foot steady. Around them, four others sit or crouch, watching closely—one holds a bowl, another rests their head on their hand. The walls are rough, with shelves holding jars and tools, and a window lets in faint light. The doctor’s focus and the patient’s tension make the moment feel intense. The lighting is uneven, casting shadows that highlight the rough textures of the clothes and the wooden floor. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how light and shadow create drama in art.
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