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The Beggars: Obese Beggar with Lowered Eyes

Jacques Callot

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white drawing of a heavyset man wearing a long robe and head covering. The man has a thick beard and his eyes are cast downward. He is holding a staff in his left hand and has his right hand extended outward, palm up. The man is wearing a long robe with frayed edges and a head covering. The background is a plain gray color with some darker spots and shading to indicate the man's shadow. The drawing is on a piece of aged paper with rough edges. The image is a portrait of an obese beggar by Jacques Callot, titled The Beggars.

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622 × 893 px
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