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The image depicts a full-body portrait of a person leaning forward slightly with two long sticks for support, one in each hand. The individual has visible age lines on their face, a neutral expression, and their hair is mostly covered by a headwear. They are dressed in loose, layered clothing extending to their feet. The background is plain.
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The image depicts a full-body portrait of a person leaning forward slightly with two long sticks for support, one in each hand. The individual has visible age lines on their face, a neutral expression, and their hair is mostly covered by a headwear. They are dressed in loose, layered clothing extending to their feet. The background is plain.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Beggar Woman with Crutches

Jacques Callot

Date
c. 1622
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 14 × 9 cm (5 1/2 × 3 9/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1969.15.507
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
  • Woman
  • Costume

NGA object ID 51662. 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.