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The image depicts two individuals shown from slightly above the knees upwards. They are both positioned in a walking stance, leaning forward with determined expressions. The man on the left has a large, round nose and is wearing a textured hat, with a head covering tied under his chin. His facial features show pronounced lines and a beard. He is wearing a coat or heavy garment and holds a cane firmly in one hand. The woman accompanying him is slightly bent, with a large bonnet that covers her hair, and her facial features are also marked by deep lines. She wears a long dress or apron suggesting layering and her hands are clasped in front of her. In the background, there is a densely textured area representing foliage or a bush.
National Gallery of Art · Print
Beggar Man and Woman behind a Bank
Rembrandt van Rijn
- Date
- c. 1630
- Medium
- etching, drypoint and burin
- Dimensions
- overall: 11.3 x 8.1 cm (4 7/16 x 3 3/16 in.)
- Classification
- Accession number
- 1943.3.7068
- Credit line
- Rosenwald Collection
- Time span
- 1601 to 1650
- Department
- CG-E
Subjects and terms
- Dutch
- plant
- Costume
- Figures
Provenance
Pierre Mariette II (similar to Lugt 1790); Artaria & Co. (Lugt 90); Albertina; Lessing Julius Rosenwald; given to the National Gallery of Art, 1943
NGA object ID 9864. 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.