Oil On Canvas "pregnancy Test" Circa 1670, Signed Biset

This painting by Charles Emmanuel Biset illustrates an unconventional medical consultation scene, but one that is firmly rooted in 17th-century practices. It shows a doctor in the middle of evaluating a pregnancy test, a method from the time when urine testing was used as an indicator by practitioners. Far from modern diagnoses, this type of scene reflects both the fledgling science and the beliefs surrounding medicine at the time.

Biset, a 17th-century Flemish painter, distinguished himself with interior scenes rich in detail and expression. Here, he accurately captures this moment when science and superstition mix. His work, sometimes compared to that of the Dutch masters, has found its place in prestigious collections, notably at the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Quimper.

A work that is both rooted in its time and delightfully offbeat, perfect for those who love art history and medical anecdotes from yesteryear.