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Beggar with Rosary

Jacques Callot

1622

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

Beggar with Rosary is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1622 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

In the painting, a man stands with his head bowed, holding a rosary in his right hand and a hat in his left. He wears a long, loose-fitting coat and a cloak over his shoulders, with a large rosary draped around his neck. His face is gaunt, with sunken cheeks and a prominent nose. The man's attire suggests a life of poverty and hardship, and his bowed head conveys a sense of humility and devotion. The rosary he holds is a symbol of his faith, and the hat in his hand may indicate that he is a traveler or a beggar. The artist's use of bold lines and expressive shading creates a sense of depth and emotion in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's techniques, you might want to explore the world of etching.