The image shows two individuals depicted in a sketch style, both visible from head to toe. They are positioned closely together, leaning forward towards one another, each supporting themselves with a cane. The person on the left is slightly taller, with a drawn expression on their face, prominent cheekbones, and wearing a hat that covers their hair. The clothing appears oversized and ragged, with a loose tunic and pants, and they have large, worn shoes. The individual on the right also has a drawn face with noticeable features and wears a hat with drooping sides. Their similar ragged clothing consists of a long coat or dress that reaches to their legs, which are partially visible. There is no visible jewelry or objects other than the canes they’re holding. The background is plain and lacks details, emphasizing the two figures as the focal point of the image.
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The image shows two individuals depicted in a sketch style, both visible from head to toe. They are positioned closely together, leaning forward towards one another, each supporting themselves with a cane. The person on the left is slightly taller, with a drawn expression on their face, prominent cheekbones, and wearing a hat that covers their hair. The clothing appears oversized and ragged, with a loose tunic and pants, and they have large, worn shoes. The individual on the right also has a drawn face with noticeable features and wears a hat with drooping sides. Their similar ragged clothing consists of a long coat or dress that reaches to their legs, which are partially visible. There is no visible jewelry or objects other than the canes they’re holding. The background is plain and lacks details, emphasizing the two figures as the focal point of the image.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Beggar Man and Beggar Woman Conversing

Rembrandt van Rijn

Date
1630
Medium
etching
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.7073
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • Dutch
  • Woman
  • Man
Provenance

Lessing Julius Rosenwald (Lugt 1760b), purchased from Charles and Dick Sessler; given to the National Gallery of Art, 1943

NGA object ID 9869. 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.