Een bedelende oude vrouw 1683 - 1733

"Een bedelende oude vrouw" ("A Begging Old Woman"), created by Bernard Picart between 1683 and 1733, depicts a woman holding a pot and a stick, begging from a man and a woman. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is executed in black and white, utilizing a delicate and expressive line to capture the figures' forms and their interaction. Picart, known for his illustrations and engravings, uses this piece to depict the hardships of poverty and the social dynamics of begging, creating a poignant scene with a focus on human emotions.