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Two Beggars
Adriaen Matham (mentioned on object), 1620 - 1660
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