The Beggars by Jacques Callot: The image is a collage of 25 small, black-and-white drawings arranged in four rows. The top row has five drawings, the second and third rows have five drawings each, and the bottom row has four drawings, with an empty space to the right. The drawings depict people dressed as beggars in various poses. The people are wearing tattered and worn clothing, including cloaks, hats, and head coverings. Some are holding staffs, hats, or other objects. The people are standing or sitting on the ground. The drawings are rendered in a detailed, realistic style. The overall tone of the drawings is somber and serious. The drawings appear to be etchings or engravings on aged paper with rough edges. The background of the drawings varies between light and dark. The drawings are numbered in the bottom-right corner. The title and artist are associated with the image.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 900 × 745 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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