Who painted The Beggars: Beggar at Her Rosary?

The Beggars: Beggar at Her Rosary was painted by Jacques Callot in 1623.

Where can I see The Beggars: Beggar at Her Rosary?

The Beggars: Beggar at Her Rosary is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The Beggars: Beggar at Her Rosary?

The Beggars: Beggar at Her Rosary is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

The Beggars: Beggar at Her Rosary

Jacques Callot , 1623

The Beggars: Beggar at Her Rosary is a print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1623 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 2008.34.7
Credit line: The Jane B. Tripp Charitable Lead Annuity Trust

About this work

Overview

The Beggar at Her Rosary is a print by French artist Jacques Callot, created around 1623. It is part of a series called The Beggars and is currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman in simple attire, standing with her head bowed and hands clasped around a rosary. Her posture conveys devotion and contemplation, creating an atmosphere of quiet reflection and spirituality.

Technique & Style

The work is characteristic of Callot's Baroque style, known for its dramatic and detailed renderings. The print showcases Callot's skill in capturing the subtleties of human emotion and the textures of everyday life.

Beggar Woman with Rosary, Jacques Callot

Artist & collection

Artist

Jacques Callot

Jacques Callot (French: ; c. 1592 – 1635) was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine. He is an important person in the development of the old master print. He made more than 1,400 etchings that…