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Beggar with Wooden Leg

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a person standing and leaning forward. The individual is using two crutches for support and has a long, pointed beard. They are wearing a wide-brimmed hat with a large feather, a long-sleeved shirt, layered garments, a pouch hanging at their side, and a sandal on one foot. The other foot is hidden, suggesting a wooden prosthetic leg. The background is plain and featureless, focusing the view solely on the figure.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1622
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2656 × 4139 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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