Reverse Copy of Le Gueux Appuyé sur son Baton (The Beggar Leaning on His Cane), from Les Gueux suite appelée aussi Les Mendiants, Les Baroni, ou Les Barons (The Beggars, also called the Barons) 1625 - 1700

This anonymous etching, created between 1625 and 1700, is part of a series of prints called "The Beggars" and depicts a single figure - a beggar leaning on his cane. This print, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a poignant portrayal of poverty in the 17th century. The artist's detailed line work captures the figure's worn clothing, dejected posture, and weathered face with great realism. The print's small size adds to its intimacy and allows viewers to connect with the subject's vulnerability.