Lame Beggar Asking for Alms, from T is al verwart-gaern (It's already confusing)
Pieter Jansz Quast
key Notes:
Social commentary, Genre scene
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Dimensions:
15.9 × 15.2 cm (6 5/16 × 6 in.)
medium:
Etching in black on paper
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:
"Lame Beggar Asking for Alms, from T is al verwart-gaern" by Pieter Jansz Quast is a work that exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's interest in genre scenes depicting everyday life and social commentary. Quast, active during the early 17th century, often portrayed figures from the lower strata of society, using his art to reflect on themes of poverty and human condition.
Description of the work:
The etching "Lame Beggar Asking for Alms" by Pieter Jansz Quast depicts a beggar with a crutch, rendered in fine lines that emphasize the texture of his tattered clothing and the gauntness of his figure. The composition is characterized by its stark contrast and detailed depiction of the beggar's expression, capturing the social realities of 17th-century Dutch life.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago
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