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Two Beggars
Adriaen Matham (c. 1599–1660) after Adriaen Pietersz van de Venne (c. 1589–1662), engraving, c. 1625
These are certainly not virtuous poor people. The man is only pretending that he needs a wooden leg. The woman is screeching some bawdy song about young lovers being more desirable than old ones.
- Artwork typeprint
- Object numberRP-P-OB-23.166
- Dimensionsheight 375 mm x width 302 mm
- Physical characteristicsgravure