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Three Pairs of Beggars with Babies

Jacob Weyer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a drawing of four figures - three standing and one seated. The standing figures each carry a child on their back. The figure on the left is slightly bent forward and holds a walking stick, wearing a hat or cloth over their head. The middle figure stands upright, holding a child in front and another on their back. The figure on the right is older with a long beard, holding a walking stick and carrying a child. The seated figure faces the standing group, holding a child, and wearing layered clothing. The background is plain, with the figures drawn in a reddish-brown tone on a light cream-colored paper.

Artwork Details

Date
1660s
Medium
red chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
6431 × 4014 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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