En gammel tigger ved døren får almisse af husets børn 1813 - 1829

August Krafft's "En gammel tigger ved døren får almisse af husets børn" (1813-1829) depicts a poignant scene of charity. An elderly beggar stands at the doorway of a home, receiving alms from a family. The painting, currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases Krafft's mastery in capturing the nuanced expressions and gestures of his subjects, highlighting the tender interaction between the impoverished man and the family. This genre painting, measuring 90 cm x 72 cm, exemplifies the artistic style of Romanticism with its focus on emotional engagement and social commentary.