Artwork
The Beggars: Beggar with Rosary
The Beggars: Beggar with Rosary 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 with Rosary is a print by Jacques Callot, created around 1623, and is part of a series known as The Beggars. It is currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a standing beggar with a rosary around his neck and a hat in his left hand, conveying a sense of humility and devotion through his somber expression and worn attire.
Technique & Style
Callot's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, with strong contrasts between light and dark contributing to the overall mood of the work.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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