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Beggar with Wooden Leg

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person standing and leaning forward on two crutches with a long, flowing beard and wearing a wide-brimmed hat with a feather. They are wearing layered clothing and have a bag hanging across their body. One foot is visible, while the other leg is a wooden peg. The background is plain with a line suggesting the ground.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1622
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2655 × 4116 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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