Beggar Woman Leaning on a Stick is a 1629 paint by Rembrandt, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a woman leaning on a stick, her body slightly bent. She is dressed in a long, flowing garment that drapes around her, with a hood covering her head. Her face is obscured, making it difficult to discern her features. The woman's posture and attire suggest that she may be a beggar, as implied by the title of the painting. The use of brown wash on laid paper creates a sense of warmth and texture, adding depth to the image. This painting is a great example of the Baroque style, which often featured dramatic lighting and intense emotions. To learn more about this artistic movement, explore the Baroque period.
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.
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