Artwork
Beggar Woman Leaning on a Stick
Beggar Woman Leaning on a Stick is an ink print by the Baroque artist Rembrandt. It dates from 1646 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Beggar Woman Leaning on a Stick is a print created by Rembrandt van Rijn in 1636 is not present, however the date '1646' is mentioned, so it is assumed that it was created in 1646.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a weary woman resting on a wooden stick, dressed in a loose, hooded robe, clutching a bundle. Her facial features are somewhat indistinct, while her clothing appears textured.
Technique & Style
Rembrandt employed etching and drypoint techniques to achieve a rough, sketchy effect. The methods allowed ink to accumulate in the carved lines, producing a grainy texture that gives the impression of a rapid study rather than a finished work.
Artist & collection
Artist
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.
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