Beggar with a Wooden Leg

1632

Johannes van Vliet

Associated Names
Johannes van Vliet

Artist, Dutch, born c. 1610

The image shows a person standing upright, leaning forward and holding two crutches. The individual has a somber expression, unkempt hair, and is wearing tattered clothing with layers visible underneath. They appear to be wearing flat shoes. The background features sparse vegetation and a plain, lightly textured surface.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 9.1 x 6.8 cm (3 9/16 x 2 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 9.7 x 7.1 cm (3 13/16 x 2 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8337

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 74, State ii/iv

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1995

  • Imitation and Invention: Old Master Prints and Their Sources, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1995.

Bibliography

1884

  • Dutuit, Eugène. Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes. Vol. I, IV-VI. Paris: A Levy, 1884-1885. Reprint. Amsterdam: G.W. Hissink, 1970-1972.

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65022302

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