Three Pairs of Beggars with Babies
1664
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1664
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Three Pairs of Beggars with Babies is a 1664 chalk by Jacob Weyer, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows six people, all dressed in tattered clothing, with three babies among them. They are walking in a line, with the first person on the left using a crutch. The figures are drawn in red chalk on laid paper. The scene is rendered in a style typical of the Baroque period, with expressive lines and a focus on the figures' emotions and interactions. The use of red chalk adds a sense of warmth and intimacy to the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the Baroque movement, you might want to explore the works of other artists from this period, such as Rembrandt or Caravaggio.
Jacob Weyer (1623–1670) was an artist, born in Hamburg.
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