Old beggar woman with a gourd 1629

"Old Beggar Woman with a Gourd" is an etching by Rembrandt van Rijn, created in 1629. The print depicts a woman, likely a beggar, with a gourd strapped to her back. Rembrandt's use of cross-hatching and dense lines creates a sense of depth and texture, capturing the worn and weathered appearance of the figure. Rembrandt's early works are often considered to be studies in light and shadow, and this etching is no exception. The dramatic contrast between the dark figure and the lighter background emphasizes the figure's isolation and vulnerability.