Beggar with Two Crutches

1632

Johannes van Vliet

Associated Names
Johannes van Vliet

Artist, Dutch, born c. 1610

The image shows a person standing with their back turned towards the viewer. The person is using a cane for support in each hand. They have wild, flowing hair or feathers and a cap on their head. Their face is not visible due to the angle. They wear layered, tattered clothing, long trousers, and shoes. A small container is attached to their clothing by a strap. The background includes some vegetation and plants. The top right corner features the signature "J. van vliet."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8339

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 76, State ii/iv


Artwork history & notes

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

Q65022304

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