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The image shows a person standing upright, leaning forward and holding two crutches. The individual has a somber expression, unkempt hair, and is wearing tattered clothing with layers visible underneath. They appear to be wearing flat shoes. The background features sparse vegetation and a plain, lightly textured surface.
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The image shows a person standing upright, leaning forward and holding two crutches. The individual has a somber expression, unkempt hair, and is wearing tattered clothing with layers visible underneath. They appear to be wearing flat shoes. The background features sparse vegetation and a plain, lightly textured surface.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Beggar with a Wooden Leg

Johannes van Vliet

Date
1632
Medium
etching
Dimensions
plate: 9.1 x 6.8 cm (3 9/16 x 2 11/16 in.) sheet: 9.7 x 7.1 cm (3 13/16 x 2 13/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.8337
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Beggars [Hollstein 73-82]

Subjects and terms

  • Dutch
  • Costume
  • Man

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