The Beggars: Malingerer
1623
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Artist
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
The Beggars: Malingerer is a 1623 by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This image presents a sketch of a man sitting on the ground, with his legs bent and feet splayed to the right. He is attired in a long-sleeved shirt, a cloak draped over his shoulders, and a head covering. The man's right hand grasps his left ankle, while his left hand holds his right wrist. A small, round object rests on the ground beside him. The sketch is rendered in black ink on a beige background, with visible pencil marks and a subtle texture. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with the artist's use of line and shading creating a sense of depth and dimensionality. The sketch is attributed to Jacques Callot, a French artist known for his work in the Baroque style. To learn more about Callot's technique and style, explore the movement: Baroque.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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