Reverse Copy of Le Mendiant a la Tête Découverte et aux Pieds Nus (The Beggar with Bare Head and Feet), from Les Gueux suite appelée aussi Les Mendiants, Les Baroni, ou Les Barons (The Beggars, also called the Barons) 1625 - 1700

This anonymous etching, "Reverse Copy of Le Mendiant a la Tête Découverte et aux Pieds Nus (The Beggar with Bare Head and Feet)", from the *Les Gueux suite* (also known as *Les Mendiants*, *Les Baroni*, or *Les Barons*) depicts a beggar standing with outstretched hand. Created between 1625 and 1700, this print exemplifies the use of etching, a technique involving the use of acid to create lines and details on a metal plate. The intricate lines and hatching create a sense of depth and texture, highlighting the beggar's ragged clothing and worn features. The artwork's focus on the plight of the poor and marginalized, common in Dutch and Flemish art, evokes a sense of empathy for the subject. The print is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York.