Beggar with a Crippled Hand, Leaning on a Stick by Rembrandt van Rijn

Beggar with a Crippled Hand, Leaning on a Stick c. 1629

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"Beggar with a Crippled Hand, Leaning on a Stick" is an etching by Rembrandt van Rijn, created around 1629. The artwork depicts a beggar in a tattered cloak, leaning heavily on a stick with a crippled hand. Rembrandt's masterful use of etching technique creates a powerful portrayal of vulnerability and hardship, showcasing his early artistic skills in capturing human emotion and detail. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Rembrandt's interest in portraying everyday life and social realities during the Dutch Golden Age.

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rijksmuseum over 1 year ago

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Rembrandt’s rapid progress as a printmaker is easy to see in this group of poor wretches. The seated woman is still somewhat crudely executed, but the beggar woman with a gourd and her male companion already testify to greater mastery of the technique. The little prints of a man and a woman are etched in the finer style that Rembrandt was to develop later.