The image shows a person standing with their back turned towards the viewer. The person is using a cane for support in each hand. They have wild, flowing hair or feathers and a cap on their head. Their face is not visible due to the angle. They wear layered, tattered clothing, long trousers, and shoes. A small container is attached to their clothing by a strap. The background includes some vegetation and plants. The top right corner features the signature "J. van vliet."
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The image shows a person standing with their back turned towards the viewer. The person is using a cane for support in each hand. They have wild, flowing hair or feathers and a cap on their head. Their face is not visible due to the angle. They wear layered, tattered clothing, long trousers, and shoes. A small container is attached to their clothing by a strap. The background includes some vegetation and plants. The top right corner features the signature "J. van vliet."

National Gallery of Art · Print

Beggar with Two Crutches

Johannes van Vliet

Date
1632
Medium
etching
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.8339
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
Beggars [Hollstein 73-82]

Subjects and terms

  • Dutch
  • figure
  • plant
  • Costume
  • Writing

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