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The image shows two full-length figures standing close together. The figure on the left is dressed in a layered outfit with a cape, trousers, and a hat, while the figure on the right wears a gown with a cloak or shawl and a bonnet. Both figures hold a walking stick and have their facial features obscured by shadows. The background is plain.
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The image shows two full-length figures standing close together. The figure on the left is dressed in a layered outfit with a cape, trousers, and a hat, while the figure on the right wears a gown with a cloak or shawl and a bonnet. Both figures hold a walking stick and have their facial features obscured by shadows. The background is plain.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Beggar Couple

after Jacques Callot

Date
17th century or later
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 11.3 × 8 cm (4 7/16 × 3 1/8 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1969.15.159
Credit line
R.L. Baumfeld Collection
Time span
1551 to 1600
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Woman
  • Costume
  • Man

NGA object ID 51303. 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.