Foot Surgery

Pieter Jansz Quast's "Foot Surgery" (1634) depicts a stark medical scene with unsettling realism, offering a glimpse into 17th-century Dutch life and art.

pieter jansz. quast

Pieter Jansz. Quast (1605-1647) was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for lively genre scenes, merry companies & detailed depictions of everyday life – from guardrooms to peasants. Influenced by Rembrandt & Vermeer, his chiaroscuro style captures 17th

Rijksmuseum Amsterdam

Explore Dutch art & history at the Rijksmuseum! Marvel at Rembrandt, Vermeer & Van Gogh masterpieces in Amsterdam's iconic landmark – a journey through 800 years of culture.