Artwork
Beggar with Crutches and Hat, Back View
Beggar with Crutches and Hat, Back View is an ink print by the Baroque artist French 17th Century. It dates from 1622 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Beggar with Crutches and Hat, Back View is an etching on laid paper depicting a man walking away from the viewer. The print showcases the artist's use of bold lines and shading to create depth.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a man with a hat and long coat, using crutches, suggesting injury or infirmity. His posture and the crutches imply a narrative of hardship or disability.
Technique & Style
The etching is characterized by a simple, black-and-white style with detailed textures and folds in the clothing, creating a sense of realism. The use of bold lines and shading adds depth to the image.
Context
The style of the etching is associated with the Baroque movement, known for its dramatic and detailed representations.
Artist & collection
Artist
Seventeenth-century French printmakers turned ink into story. Their tools were burin and acid, paper their stage. Look at the Beggar Woman with Rosary (1622), etched on laid paper, her hands folded around faith, or The…
