Who painted Beggar with Crutches and Cap?

Beggar with Crutches and Cap was painted by French 17th Century in 1622.

Where can I see Beggar with Crutches and Cap?

Beggar with Crutches and Cap is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Beggar with Crutches and Cap?

Beggar with Crutches and Cap is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Beggar with Crutches and Cap

French 17th Century , 1622

Beggar with Crutches and Cap is an ink print by the Baroque artist French 17th Century. It dates from 1622 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Beggar with Crutches and Cap is an etching on laid paper depicting a hunched, bearded man reliant on crutches, conveying a sense of weariness and hardship through its visual elements.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a impoverished, elderly man, emphasized by his tattered clothing, worn shoes, and the use of crutches and a staff. The image likely highlights the plight of the poor, a common theme in 17th-century art.

Technique & Style

The etching employs quick, rough lines to render wrinkles, fabric folds, and the figure's posture, characteristic of the expressive, economical style prevalent in etchings of the period.

Context

Created during a time when depictions of the poor and marginalized were increasingly common, this work reflects the artistic trend of addressing social realities through humble, everyday subjects.

Artist & collection

Artist

French 17th Century

Seventeenth-century French printmakers worked in burin and acid. See the Beggar Woman with Rosary (1622), etched on laid paper with her hands folded in prayer, or The Siege of La Rochelle (1628/1631), one sheet from a…