Beggar Couple
1601
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1601
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Beggar Couple is a 1601 ink by French 17th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a beggar couple, the man and woman standing together, their faces turned toward each other. The man, barefoot and wearing a hat, leans on a cane with his left hand, while the woman, with a head covering, grasps a cane in her right hand. The couple's attire is simple, with the man wearing a long coat and the woman dressed in a long robe. The etching is rendered in a simple yet expressive style, with bold lines and minimal shading. The artist's use of drypoint and aquatint techniques adds texture and depth to the image. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this etching, explore the technique of drypoint.
