Beggar with Crutches and Sack
1622
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Jacques Callot
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Beggar with Crutches and Sack is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows an old man leaning on crutches, his body bent forward. He wears a loose robe with a hood draped over his shoulders, a belt around his waist, and a head covering. His hands are rough, and his face has deep wrinkles and a tired expression. The artist used quick, scratchy lines to show the folds in his clothes and the texture of his skin. This style makes the man look real and worn down. Look up etching to see how artists like this create detailed prints with acid and metal plates.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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