Doctor’s appointment
1654
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1654
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
This painting shows a doctor and a woman in a room. The doctor is holding a glass sphere, and the woman is looking at him. There are various objects on a table, including a skull, books, and a candle. The room has a dark background, with a window on the left side. The doctor and the woman are dressed in old-fashioned clothing. The painting is done in oil paint, and it has a lot of detail. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and contrast. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation. If you want to learn more about this style of painting, you could look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
