Standing Beggar 1613 - 1652

"Standing Beggar" is a black chalk drawing by Dutch artist Jan Both, created between 1613 and 1652. The piece depicts a single beggar in a simple pose, emphasizing their worn clothing and the details of their posture. The artwork, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to Both's skill in capturing the human form and expressing a sense of realism and vulnerability. It is a poignant reminder of the social disparities that existed in 17th-century Europe.