Seated Beggar
1632
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1632
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a hunched figure slumped on the ground, leaning on a long stick. His clothes are loose and worn, and his head is bowed. A dog sits beside him, looking up with its head tilted. The artist used quick, rough lines to show the person’s tiredness and the dog’s alertness. The picture feels urgent, like a moment frozen in time. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists create these kinds of prints.
