Copy of L'Aveugle et son Compagnon (The Blind Man and his Companion), from "Les Gueux suite appelée aussi Les Mendiants, Les Baroni, ou Les Barons" (The Beggars, also called the Barons) 1625 - 1700

This etching, a copy from the series *Les Gueux*, depicts two beggars, one blind, standing together. The print shows a high degree of detail in the figures, with the artist meticulously rendering the worn clothing, ragged shoes, and furrowed brows of the subjects. The work’s focus on the plight of the poor was a common theme in 17th and 18th-century art, and its stark realism highlights the social realities of the time. Created sometime between 1625 and 1700, the print is attributed to an unknown artist, who likely sought to emulate the style of Jacques Callot, a prominent artist of the period. The print is currently held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.