Beggar leaning on a stick, facing left

Rembrandt van Rijn etched this study of a beggar leaning on a walking stick, body angled to the left. The figure's hunched posture and ragged clothing tell a story of hardship. Rembrandt's line work captures both form and feeling with characteristic sensitivity.

These beggar etchings served as studies in human expression and condition. The quick, confident strokes suggest Rembrandt worked from direct observation on Amsterdam's streets. This print is part of the collection at the National Gallery in London.