Beggar Seated on a Bank

Costantino Cumano after Rembrandt van Rijn

Associated Names
Costantino Cumano

Artist, Venetian, c. 1760 - c. 1805

Rembrandt van Rijn

Artist After, Dutch, 1606 - 1669

The image depicts a man seated with his legs bent and crossed in front of him. His facial expression is curious, with a slightly open mouth and eyes looking towards the viewer. He has thick, curly hair framing his face. The man is dressed in a loose-fitting garment, appears to be barefoot, and is not wearing any visible jewelry. He holds a part of his garment in one hand, while the other arm rests on his knee. The background is minimalistic, with sketch-like textures and shading.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching with engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 11.3 x 8.6 cm (4 7/16 x 3 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1996.113.7

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Sale, London, Christie's, 27 June 1996, lot 55); purchased (via Artemis) by NGA, 1996.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: Rt 1630

Watermarks

cut off

Wikidata ID

Q75399000

You may be interested in

Loading Results