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The image shows a person standing with two hands by their side. The person has medium-length gray or white hair and a long beard covering their lower face. They are wearing loose, layered clothing consisting of a long coat or robe, leggings, and shoes. The person is holding a hat in their right hand and wearing a string of beads around their neck. The background is a plain surface with no distinct features.
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The image shows a person standing with two hands by their side. The person has medium-length gray or white hair and a long beard covering their lower face. They are wearing loose, layered clothing consisting of a long coat or robe, leggings, and shoes. The person is holding a hat in their right hand and wearing a string of beads around their neck. The background is a plain surface with no distinct features.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Beggar with Rosary

Jacques Callot

Date
c. 1622
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 13.8 × 8.7 cm (5 7/16 × 3 7/16 in.) sheet: 20.4 × 15.4 cm (8 1/16 × 6 1/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1969.15.502
Credit line
R.L. Baumfeld 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
  • Costume
  • Hat
  • Portrait
  • Man

NGA object ID 51657. 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.