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Beggar with Dog, c. 1622 (etching)
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Beggar with Dog, c. 1622 (etching)
3740452 Beggar with Dog, c.1622 (etching) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635); National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23620134
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Alms And Xa Barons Begging Calvanist Eighty Etching Geuzen Les Gueux Mendiant Mendicant Plate Ragged Rags Stick Streetlife Tramp Vagrant Years
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This etching, titled "Beggar with Dog, c. 1622" by Jacques Callot, takes us back to the streets of 17th-century France. The image portrays a man in ragged clothing, a true embodiment of destitution and hardship. His weathered face is adorned with a thick beard and an old hat that has seen better days. Accompanying him faithfully is his loyal canine companion, who seems to mirror the beggar's weary expression. Together they navigate the bustling streetlife filled with baroque architecture and passersby unaware of their struggles. The artist's attention to detail captures not only the physical appearance but also the essence of this mendicant figure. We can almost feel his exhaustion as he leans on a stick for support while holding out a plate for alms. Intriguingly, this depiction hints at historical context; it is believed that this beggar may be one of Les Gueux or Geuzen – Calvinist rebels who fought against Spanish rule during the Eighty Years' War. Callot's masterful technique in etching brings life to every line and stroke, creating textures that emphasize the tattered rags worn by both man and dog alike. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate Callot's skill while immersing ourselves in an evocative scene from centuries past.
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