Jonge bedelaar staand voor een man in een venster 1844

"Jonge bedelaar staand voor een man in een venster" (Young beggar standing before a man in a window) is an etching by Charles Jacque, created in 1844. The small etching, measuring only 53 mm by 38 mm, depicts a young beggar standing outside a window, holding out a hat and looking up at a man inside. Jacque, known for his depictions of rural life and animals, captured a poignant scene of social disparity in this small but powerful artwork. The etching's fine lines and subtle shading contribute to the emotional depth of the subject matter, making the encounter between the beggar and the affluent man feel palpable.