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The Hunchback with a Cane

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person in profile view, walking with a bent posture and supporting themselves on a stick with their right hand. The person has a round face with large eyes, a small mouth, short hair under a large hat with a plume. They are wearing a loose garment that drapes over their shoulders and body, puffing out around their chest and back, giving them a hunchbacked appearance. The surroundings are minimal, with only the suggestion of a ground line beneath the person's feet and a plain backdrop.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1622
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3837 × 2710 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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