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Lucas, van Leyden, 1494-1533

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  • David with the head of Goliath on his sword. Line engraving attributed to P. de Jode after J.P. Saenredam, 1600, after L. van Leyden.
  • An itinerant surgeon extracting stones from a man's head; symbolising the expulsion of 'folly' (insanity) Line engraving by L. van Leyden, 1524.
  • Saint Mary (the Blessed Virgin) with the Christ Child. Etching after Lucas van Leyden, 1523.
  • A tooth-drawer extracting a tooth from a standing patient, who is being pick-pocketed by a woman. Line engraving after L. van Leyden, 1523.
  • Saint George, the princess whom he has rescued, and his fight with the dragon. Engraving after L. van Leiden.
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    A surgeon extracting a tooth from the mouth of a young man while a young woman picks the patient's purse. Engraving by L. van Leyden, 1523.

    Lucas, van Leyden, 1494-1533. | Date: 1523 | Reference: 33472i
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    Saint Matthew. Engraving by L. van Leyden.

    Lucas, van Leyden, 1494-1533. | Date: 1511 | Reference: 6571i
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    A tooth-drawer extracting a tooth from a standing patient, who is being pick-pocketed by a woman. Line engraving after L. van Leyden, 1523.

    Lucas, van Leyden, 1494-1533. | Date: 1523 | Reference: 16418i
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    David playing his harp for a disgruntled Saul in front of a crowd of courtiers and soldiers. Engraving after L. van Leyden, 1508.

    Lucas, van Leyden, 1494-1533. | Reference: 18595i
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    A seated surgeon cutting behind the ear of a younger man seated at his feet. Engraving by L. van Leyden, 1524.

    Lucas, van Leyden, 1494-1533. | Date: 1524 | Reference: 33476i
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