Beggar with a Stick
1622
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Jacques Callot
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Beggar with a Stick is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows an old man leaning on a stick, his body bent forward. His clothes are loose and wrinkled, and his face looks tired. One hand grips the stick, while the other holds a bundle wrapped in cloth. The lines are rough and scratchy, giving the drawing a raw, urgent feel. This style was a way to quickly capture real people in their daily lives. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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