Beggar with Crutches and Cap
1622
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1622
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a hunched, bearded man leaning on two crutches. His tattered cloak drapes unevenly, and his cap tilts sideways. One hand grips a crutch while the other rests on a gnarled staff, his shoes worn thin at the edges. The artist used quick, rough lines to show wrinkles and fabric folds, making the figure look tired and worn. This style was common in etchings of the time. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints with acid and needles.
