Beggar with Dog

Beggar with Dog

Jacques Callot

1622

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image depicts a man standing with his dog, both facing to the right. The man is dressed in a long coat and hat, holding a cane in his right hand and a cup in his left. His attire appears tattered, and he has a long beard. The dog sits beside him, looking up. The man's clothing and the presence of a cup suggest that he may be a beggar. The image is rendered in a detailed, realistic style, with intricate lines and shading. The level of detail and realism in this image is reminiscent of the work of Callot, Jacques.

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