Beggar Woman with Rosary
1622
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1622
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a woman leaning on a long stick, her head bowed. She wears a loose robe and a hat pulled low, holding a rosary bead in one hand. The lines are sharp and busy, making her clothes look textured. The artist used a method that scratches into metal plates to create the image. This technique lets them show light and shadow with fine details. Check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made their marks.
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