The Beggars: The Beggar on Crutches, Wearing a Cap
1623
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1623
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows a lone figure leaning on a crutch. The person wears a long, tattered cloak draped over one shoulder, a pointed cap, and loose pants. Their face is lined, and one hand grips the crutch while the other rests on their hip. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show fabric folds and wrinkles, giving the figure a rough, lived-in look. This style was common in prints of the time. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create drama.
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