Beggar with Wooden Leg

Jacques Callot

1622

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque

About this work

This drawing shows a beggar leaning on a long stick. He wears a wide-brimmed hat, a loose coat, and a belted tunic. His wooden leg is strapped on, and he looks tired, with one hand resting on his hip. The lines are sharp and scratchy, giving the image a rough, urgent feel. This style was common in etchings of the time. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Callot made prints like this.