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Beggar Woman and Child

after Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two figures standing on a slightly elevated natural surface. On the left is an adult facing right and holding a staff or walking stick. This person is wearing a head covering and loose, draped clothing that reveals their bare feet. The figure on the right is a child dressed in similar clothing and a large brimmed hat obscuring their face. The child is standing slightly away from the adult. The background is simple with minimal details like horizontal lines and a few plants at the foreground edges.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century or later
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2733 × 3916 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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