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Beggar Woman Leaning on a Stick

Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

The image is a sketch showing an elderly person standing. The person is slightly hunched over, using a cane for support with their left hand while their right hand clutches their clothing. Their facial features are detailed, showing an aged and lined face, and they are wearing a cap or headscarf covering their hair. The clothing is drawn in a way to suggest it is layered and possibly heavy, with visible folds and a pocket. The person appears to be standing on a modest patch of ground, with minimal background detailing. In the lower part of the image, the artist's name and date, "Rembrandt 1646," are inscribed.

Artwork Details

Date
1646
Medium
etching and drypoint
Dimensions
3261 × 4208 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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