Artwork
Beggar with a Wooden Leg
Beggar with a Wooden Leg is an ink print by the Baroque artist Johannes van Vliet. It dates from 1632 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Beggar with a Wooden Leg is an etching created by Johannes van Vliet in 1632.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a seated beggar with a visible wooden leg, lost in thought as he gazes downward. The scene is a straightforward representation of everyday life, a common theme in art of the period.
Technique & Style
The work is an example of etching, a printmaking technique that allows for detailed and expressive renderings.
Artist & collection
