Beggar Man and Woman behind a Bank

Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts two individuals shown from slightly above the knees upwards. They are both positioned in a walking stance, leaning forward with determined expressions. The man on the left has a large, round nose and is wearing a textured hat, with a head covering tied under his chin. His facial features show pronounced lines and a beard. He is wearing a coat or heavy garment and holds a cane firmly in one hand. The woman accompanying him is slightly bent, with a large bonnet that covers her hair, and her facial features are also marked by deep lines. She wears a long dress or apron suggesting layering and her hands are clasped in front of her. In the background, there is a densely textured area representing foliage or a bush.