Who painted The Beggars: Beggar on Crutches with a Bag?

The Beggars: Beggar on Crutches with a Bag was painted by Jacques Callot in 1623.

Where can I see The Beggars: Beggar on Crutches with a Bag?

The Beggars: Beggar on Crutches with a Bag is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The Beggars: Beggar on Crutches with a Bag?

The Beggars: Beggar on Crutches with a Bag is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

The Beggars: Beggar on Crutches with a Bag

Jacques Callot , 1623

The Beggars: Beggar on Crutches with a Bag is a print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1623 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Beggar on Crutches with a Bag is a print by Jacques Callot, dated to around 1623, and is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a weary man leaning on crutches, dressed in a loose coat and hat, with a bag at his side. His scuffed boots and exhausted posture convey a sense of weariness.

Technique & Style

Callot employed rapid, sketchy lines to capture the folds of the man's clothing and the shadows on his face, lending a sense of realism and fatigue to the figure.