An Old Man Giving Alms to a Beggar
1656
oil
From the collection of Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1656
oil
From the collection of Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
This painting shows a man standing in a doorway, handing something to a boy who is reaching up to him. The boy is barefoot and wearing a long, dark tunic, while the man is dressed in a brown jacket and red hat. A dog lies on the steps beside them. In the background, a dark sky and a distant landscape are visible, with a few buildings and trees. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet, everyday life. The artist who painted this scene was Nicolaes Maes.
