Six Men and Women Beggars 1630

"Six Men and Women Beggars" is an etching by Wenceslaus Hollar, dating back to 1630. The artwork depicts six individuals, likely homeless and impoverished, in various poses. Hollar was renowned for his meticulous detail, evident in the realistic rendering of the beggars' clothing and expressions, revealing the harsh realities of poverty in 17th-century Europe. This small-scale print, held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, provides a glimpse into the social conditions of the time, highlighting the plight of the less fortunate.