Beggar Walking on a Crutch 1627 - 1637

Andries Both's "Beggar Walking on a Crutch" (1627-1637) is a detailed pen-and-ink drawing that captures the figure of a beggar leaning heavily on his crutch. The artist's masterful use of hatching creates a sense of depth and texture in the figure's clothing and the surrounding landscape. The drawing's composition, with the beggar positioned prominently against a backdrop of trees and fields, emphasizes his isolation and vulnerability. This drawing is a poignant example of Both's talent for depicting the lives of ordinary people. The drawing is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.