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The image shows an elderly man sitting on the ground, facing to the side. He is focused on a small circular object held in his hands. The man has a beard, partially shadowed face, and wears a cap, a long robe, and soft shoes. He is holding a walking stick, with a plain background behind him.
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The image shows an elderly man sitting on the ground, facing to the side. He is focused on a small circular object held in his hands. The man has a beard, partially shadowed face, and wears a cap, a long robe, and soft shoes. He is holding a walking stick, with a plain background behind him.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Beggar Eating

Jacques Callot

Date
c. 1622
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 13.9 × 8.7 cm (5 1/2 × 3 7/16 in.) sheet: 14.6 × 9.5 cm (5 3/4 × 3 3/4 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1949.5.304
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
  • Seated figure
  • Food
  • Hat

NGA object ID 36758. 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.