The image depicts a person standing bent forward, leaning on a walking stick. The person's face is partially covered by a bonnet and they are wearing a long gown, head covering, and shoes. The background is plain and neutral.
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The image depicts a person standing bent forward, leaning on a walking stick. The person's face is partially covered by a bonnet and they are wearing a long gown, head covering, and shoes. The background is plain and neutral.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Beggar Woman with Rosary

after Jacques Callot

Date
1622 or later
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 14.5 × 9.4 cm (5 11/16 × 3 11/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1949.5.312
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
The Beggars [set of 24 copies: 1949.5.307-330]

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Woman
  • Costume

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