Beggar with a Wooden Leg
Cabinets of art often featured works that combined refined, ‘high’ art with ‘low-life’ subjects, like this lame beggar. Discerning art collectors particularly valued such unusual contrasts. This beggar is taken from a print by the popular French engraver Jacques Callot.
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Beggar with a Wooden Leg
Cabinets of art often featured works that combined refined, ‘high’ art with ‘low-life’ subjects, like this lame beggar. Discerning art collectors particularly valued such unusual contrasts. This beggar is taken from a print by the popular French engraver Jacques Callot.
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Cabinets of art often featured ...... rench engraver Jacques Callot.
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De combinatie van verfijnde, ‘ ...... pulaire Franse graveur Callot.
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BK-1955-19
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Rijksmuseum
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Bedelaar met houten been
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Beggar with a Wooden Leg
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c. 1650
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ca. 1650
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breedte 5,5 cm
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depth 3.5 cm
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diepte 3,5 cm
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height 13.1 cm
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hoogte 13,1 cm
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width 5.5 cm
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Collectie: beeldhouwwerken
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Collection: sculptures
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