An Itinerant 1670 - 1702

Marcellus Laroon the Elder’s pen and ink drawing, "An Itinerant," depicts a man with a staff, possibly a beggar or a traveling merchant, from the late 17th century. The drawing's expressive lines and the man's worn clothing and stooped posture convey a sense of hardship and the artist's keen observation of everyday life in the time of Charles II. "An Itinerant" is a small but powerful work that reveals the skill of this prolific draftsman and offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in 17th-century England.