The Beggars: Beggar Sitting Down and Eating
1623
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Jacques Callot
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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The Beggars: Beggar Sitting Down and Eating is a 1623 by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This drawing shows an older man sitting on the ground, leaning on a long stick. He’s wearing a hat, loose clothes, and boots, and he’s eating something from a bowl. The lines are sharp and dark, making his face look wrinkled and tired. The artist focused on the man’s rough hands and worn clothes to show hardship. This style was common in the 1600s to highlight everyday struggles. Look up Baroque to see how this style used drama and contrast in art.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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