Beggar with a Wooden Leg
1632
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1632
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
You see a beggar with a wooden leg in this etching. The beggar is sitting, looking down, and his wooden leg is clearly visible. This etching is interesting because it shows the beggar in a simple, everyday scene, which was a common theme in art at that time. You can learn more about this type of art by looking into the technique: etching.
