Beggar Man and Beggar Woman Conversing

1630

Dutch, 1606-1669

Amsterdam's prosperity in the seventeenth century attracted many destitute people who hoped to find a change of fortune there. Rembrandt etched several small images of beggars that have the character of sketched studies.

Etching

3 1/16 x 2 5/8 in. (7.8 x 6.6 cm)

Manson F. Backus Memorial Collection

35.187

Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Durer, Rembrandt, and Goya: Old Masters Prints from the Seattle Art Museum Collection", May 31, 2001 - January 1, 2002 (5/31/2001 - 1/1/2002)

Seattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Rembrandt Prints From The Seattle Art Museum's Permanent Collection", June 3 - July 25, 1993, 6/3 - 7/25/93 in conjunction with Dutch and Flemish Paintings: The Harold Samuel Collection. (06/03/1993 - 07/25/1993)

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