Beggar Man and Woman behind a Bank
1630
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Beggar Man and Woman behind a Bank is a 1630 ink by Rembrandt, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two ragged figures leaning on each other. The person on the left wears a tattered cloak, their face turned away. The one on the right holds a walking stick and looks down, their clothes in shreds. Behind them, a thick tree trunk fills the left side of the image. The artist used sharp lines to show worn-out fabric and rough skin. The scene feels raw and honest, like a moment caught on the street. Next, check out etching, drypoint, burin to see how Rembrandt made this print.
