Who painted The Beggars: Beggar with Rosary?

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

Where can I see The Beggars: Beggar with Rosary?

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

What movement is The Beggars: Beggar with Rosary?

The Beggars: Beggar with Rosary is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

The Beggars: Beggar with Rosary

Jacques Callot , 1623

The Beggars: Beggar with 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.: 2008.34.11
Credit line: The Jane B. Tripp Charitable Lead Annuity Trust

About this work

Overview

The Beggar with Rosary is a print by Jacques Callot, created around 1623, and is part of a series known as The Beggars. It is currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a standing beggar with a rosary around his neck and a hat in his left hand, conveying a sense of humility and devotion through his somber expression and worn attire.

Technique & Style

Callot's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, with strong contrasts between light and dark contributing to the overall mood of the work.

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…