Home > Fine Art Finder > Schools > English School
Beggars All : Beggars Bush, a Wandering Beggar and a Gallant Beggar, titlepage
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Fine Art Finder
Beggars All : Beggars Bush, a Wandering Beggar and a Gallant Beggar, titlepage
XJF100250 Beggars All : Beggars Bush, a Wandering Beggar and a Gallant Beggar, titlepage of The Praise, Antiquity and Commodity of Beggary, Beggars and Begging (woodcut) (b/w photo) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 12694617
© www.bridgemanart.com
Begging Cripple Crutch Elizabethan Vagrant
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Fine Art Finder
> Medicine, Medical Scenes, Hardship &
> Fine Art Finder
> Schools
> English School
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "Beggars All: Beggars Bush, a Wandering Beggar and a Gallant Beggar, title page" transports us back to the 16th century. The image showcases an intricate woodcut from English School, beautifully capturing the essence of poverty, cripplehood, crutches, begging, and vagrancy during the Elizabethan era. The composition is both striking and thought-provoking as it depicts three distinct beggars in their unique personas. Each figure tells a different story - one portrays the humble existence of a wandering beggar while another embodies the gallantry that can be found even amidst destitution. The central character stands tall with his crutch as a symbol of resilience against life's hardships. This artwork serves as a powerful reminder of the harsh realities faced by those living on society's fringes during this period. It sheds light on their struggles for survival and challenges our understanding of compassion in an unequal world. As we gaze upon this historic piece from our private collection, we are transported to an era long gone but not forgotten. It invites us to reflect on societal attitudes towards poverty then and now while appreciating the artistic skill that went into creating such evocative imagery.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
