Beggar man and beggar woman conversing 1630

This etching, "Beggar man and beggar woman conversing," is by the Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn. Created in 1630, it depicts a man and woman, both in rags, leaning on staffs as they converse. Rembrandt masterfully captures their poverty with detailed, expressive lines and masterful shading, giving a sense of their struggle. The etching shows his interest in the lives of ordinary people and his ability to evoke emotion through simple, yet powerful imagery.