Beggar seated warming his hands at a chafing dish 1777 - 1836

"Beggar seated warming his hands at a chafing dish" is a drawing by Francesco Novelli, a prominent Italian artist of the late 18th and early 19th century. Created between 1777 and 1836, the artwork depicts a seated beggar, his hands outstretched towards a small chafing dish. The detailed and expressive lines capture the figure's impoverished state, emphasizing the harsh realities of poverty. This small-scale drawing, measuring 72 mm in height and 46 mm in width, is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection. The drawing exemplifies Novelli's skill in capturing human emotion and portraying everyday life with sensitivity and realism.