Bedelende man met hoed en stok 1805 - 1871

"Bedelende man met hoed en stok" (Begging Man with Hat and Stick) is a black and white etching by Dutch artist Jacob Plügger, created between 1805 and 1871. This small-scale work, measuring just 95 mm high and 83 mm wide, depicts a man in tattered clothing holding a cup and a staff, appearing to ask for alms. Plügger was known for his depictions of everyday life, often focusing on the less fortunate. This etching, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, exemplifies his interest in capturing the social realities of his time, offering a glimpse into the lives of beggars in 19th-century Netherlands.