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Image Not Available for Beggars receiving alms at the door of a house (B176)
Beggars receiving alms at the door of a house (B176)
Image Not Available for Beggars receiving alms at the door of a house (B176)

Beggars receiving alms at the door of a house (B176)

Date1648
Artist After Rembrandt van Rijn
MediumEtching on laid paper
DimensionsOther: 16.5 x 12.5 cm (6 1/2 x 4 15/16 in.)
Other: 17.1 x 14 cm (6 3/4 x 5 1/2 in.)
ClassificationsPrint
Object number2012-019
DescriptionThree people stand outside a door frame, all wearing hats. The person in the forground is holding right hand out. They wear a pack and hold a walking stick with their left hand. A backes rests in the crook of ther left elbow. a person in the doorway is bearded, wearing a hat and appears to be in fine clothes. They are reaching out with an offering for the beggars.
Collections
  • University of Toronto Collection