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Beggar with Bare Head and Feet

after Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man standing with his head tilted down and gazing ahead. He has shaggy unkempt hair and a short uneven beard, wearing a long tattered robe that covers his body. One hand emerges as if holding the robe closed, while his legs are covered with the same fabric and his bare feet are visible. There are no visible accessories or objects held. The background is plain with simple shaded lines near the man's feet suggesting ground or shadow.

Artwork Details

Date
1622 or later
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2722 × 4416 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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