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Two Reclining Beggars, and Seated Mother and Child, at Foot of Steps, n.d. Creator: Girolamo Macchietti
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Two Reclining Beggars, and Seated Mother and Child, at Foot of Steps, n.d. Creator: Girolamo Macchietti
Two Reclining Beggars, and Seated Mother and Child, at Foot of Steps, n.d
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Beggar Beggars Lead White Lying Lying Down Ochre Reclining Recumbent Wash Laid Paper Pen And Ink Drawing
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Two Reclining Beggars and Seated Mother and Child at the Foot of Steps,
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is a captivating 16th century drawing by the renowned Italian artist, Girolamo Macchietti. This evocative work of art, created using pen and ink with brush and brown and grey wash heightened with lead white and traces of graphite on laid paper prepared with ocher wash, is squared in graphite on cream laid paper. The drawing depicts a poignant scene of poverty and motherhood, with two reclining beggars at the bottom of a set of steps. Their worn and weathered appearance, conveyed through the use of earthy browns and grays, speaks to the hardships of their lives. The mother, seated at the foot of the steps, cradles her child protectively, her face etched with concern and exhaustion. The child, wrapped in layers to keep warm, gazes up at her with a look of innocent trust. The drawing is a powerful commentary on the human condition, highlighting the struggles and vulnerabilities of the poor and the importance of family and maternal love. Macchietti's skillful use of graphite, ink, and wash creates a sense of depth and texture, bringing the figures to life and drawing the viewer into the scene. This beautiful and historic artwork is a testament to the enduring power of art to capture and convey the complexities of the human experience. It is a must-see for anyone interested in the art of the 16th century, Italian art, or the depiction of poverty and motherhood in art. This drawing is currently on exhibit at the Art Institute of Chicago, a world-renowned art museum and research center, and is a valuable addition to their extensive collection of prints and drawings.
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