Beggar Woman with Crutches
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
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Beggar Woman with Crutches is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a woman leaning on a long stick for support. She’s dressed in a long, loose coat and a headscarf, her posture slumped as if tired. One hand grips the stick, while the other rests on her chest. The lines are rough and scratchy, giving her a raw, almost urgent feel. This style was a way to quickly capture real-life struggles. Next, look into etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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