1622
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Beggar Woman with Rosary is a 1622 ink by French 17th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a woman in a long dress and head covering, standing with her head bowed and holding a rosary in her hands. She is shown in profile, facing to the right, and is leaning on a staff that rests on the ground. The woman's attire suggests a simple, humble lifestyle, and her posture conveys a sense of devotion and contemplation. The rosary she holds is a symbol of her faith, and her gentle grip on it implies a deep connection to her spiritual practice. This etching is characteristic of the Baroque movement, known for its dramatic lighting and intense emotions. To learn more about this style, explore the works of artists associated with the Baroque movement.
Seventeenth-century French printmakers turned ink into story. Their tools were burin and acid, paper their stage. Look at the Beggar Woman with Rosary (1622), etched on laid paper, her hands folded around faith, or The…
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