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The image shows the full body of a person standing. They are slightly hunched forward, with hands held together in front of their chest. The face has distinct, aged features, a prominent nose, and a scruffy beard. The hair is untidy and reaches about shoulder length. The person is wrapped in a large, tattered cloak or blanket that covers their body, leaving only the bare feet visible. The background is plain.
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The image shows the full body of a person standing. They are slightly hunched forward, with hands held together in front of their chest. The face has distinct, aged features, a prominent nose, and a scruffy beard. The hair is untidy and reaches about shoulder length. The person is wrapped in a large, tattered cloak or blanket that covers their body, leaving only the bare feet visible. The background is plain.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Beggar with Bare Head and Feet

Jacques Callot

Date
c. 1622
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 13.9 × 8.8 cm (5 1/2 × 3 7/16 in.) sheet: 14.5 × 9.4 cm (5 11/16 × 3 11/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1969.15.503
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
  • Man

NGA object ID 51658. 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.