Fat Beggar with Eyes Cast Down
1622
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1622
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching depicts a beggar with a prominent belly, dressed in tattered clothing. He wears a long coat, a hat, and holds a bag in his left hand while grasping a staff with his right. His eyes are cast downward, and he stands on a simple, unadorned ground. The beggar's attire and posture convey a sense of poverty and humility. The artist's use of simple lines and shading creates a somber mood, drawing attention to the subject's plight. For more works in a similar style, explore the Baroque movement.
