Soldaat met baard en bedelaar by Anonymous

Soldaat met baard en bedelaar 1620 - 1664

pencil drawn

amateur sketch

light pencil work

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

personal sketchbook

idea generation sketch

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

initial sketch

"Soldaat met baard en bedelaar" is an etching by an anonymous artist from the 17th century, housed in the Rijksmuseum. This piece depicts a contrast between two figures: a soldier in armor, and a beggar in rags. The work is a study in visual storytelling, highlighting the stark differences in social status through simple yet effective line work. The etching offers a glimpse into the social hierarchy and everyday life in the Dutch Golden Age.