Beggar woman leaning on a stick 1646

Rembrandt van Rijn's etching "Beggar woman leaning on a stick" from 1646 showcases the Dutch master's mastery of capturing human emotion. The etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a woman, likely a beggar, with her face obscured, yet her posture conveying vulnerability and hardship. The artist's signature style of using hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and texture, emphasizing the woman's weathered clothing and the rough surface of her stick. This evocative image reflects Rembrandt's interest in depicting the realities of life, particularly the marginalized and the less fortunate, within his art.