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DiaporamaBeggars Receiving Alms at the Door of a House
1648
16.0 x 12.0 cm
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606 – 1669)
Explore Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669), Dutch Baroque master of light & shadow! Discover iconic self-portraits, biblical scenes & groundbreaking etchings. Experience the Dutch Golden Age.
Compassion for others is the main focus of this etching as a poor family receives alms from the man on the left. Notice how Rembrandt situated the donor within a doorway, the solid architecture of his house filling the left part of the composition. The peasant family, conversely, stands before emptiness. This blank space not only underscores their poverty, but also serves to highlight the beggars themselves. Solidly rendered, the beggars occupy the central position of this work, heightening their importance. Rembrandt drew attention to the actual charitable exchange by providing a white backdrop behind the hands of the giver and the receiver.
About this artwork
- Title: Beggars Receiving Alms at the Door of a House
- Artist: Rembrandt van Rijn
- Year: 1648
- Original dimensions: 16.0 x 12.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
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