1630
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Eight Beggars is a 1630 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows eight ragged men standing on a dirt path. Some lean on sticks, others hold hats or capes. Their clothes are loose and worn, and their faces are lined with age. A few small dogs sit or walk beside them, and a crowd of tiny figures gathers in the background. The artist used fine lines to show wrinkles and fabric folds, making the beggars look real and tired. The background is simple, keeping focus on the men’s struggles. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this carved images into metal plates.
Wenceslaus Hollar (Czech: Václav Hollar (Czech pronunciation: ), German: Wenzel Hollar; 23 July 1607 – 25 March 1677) was a Czech engraver, etcher and painter.
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