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The image depicts a person standing and leaning forward. The individual is using two crutches for support and has a long, pointed beard. They are wearing a wide-brimmed hat with a large feather, a long-sleeved shirt, layered garments, a pouch hanging at their side, and a sandal on one foot. The other foot is hidden, suggesting a wooden prosthetic leg. The background is plain and featureless, focusing the view solely on the figure.
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The image depicts a person standing and leaning forward. The individual is using two crutches for support and has a long, pointed beard. They are wearing a wide-brimmed hat with a large feather, a long-sleeved shirt, layered garments, a pouch hanging at their side, and a sandal on one foot. The other foot is hidden, suggesting a wooden prosthetic leg. The background is plain and featureless, focusing the view solely on the figure.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Beggar with Wooden Leg

Jacques Callot

Date
c. 1622
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 13.7 x 8.8 cm (5 3/8 x 3 7/16 in.) sheet: 14.6 x 9.6 cm (5 3/4 x 3 3/4 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1949.5.294
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
The Beggars [Lieure 479-503]

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Male figure
  • Hat
  • Man

NGA object ID 36748. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.