Bedelaar lopend op krukken after 1635

"Bedelaar lopend op krukken" (Beggar Walking on Crutches) is an etching by Frederick Bloemaert, dating back to after 1635. The artwork depicts a beggar with torn clothing and a weary expression as he walks with the aid of two crutches. The detailed portrayal of the subject's physical condition and the sense of desperation in his posture provide a powerful commentary on poverty in 17th-century Dutch society. This etching, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, highlights Bloemaert's skillful use of line and shading to capture the human figure in a realistic and emotive manner.