In this tender Rembrandt Beggars Receiving Alms at the Door of a House, 1648, through Rembrandt’s extraordinary vision we witness a humble exchange between a needy family and their donor. The male figurehead of the group sets his gaze downwards showing a brazen appearance of gratitude and humility as he accepts the offering of alms. Despite their hardships, the family shows resilience and strength, bound by their togetherness. Precise crosshatching renders our subjects in exceptional detail within their environment, thereby emphasizing the personal feeling of the scene. Marked by poverty, each fold of tattered clothing provides telling insight into the family, but this works greatness lies in the subtle gestures and expressions that communicate empathy for humanity.Created in 1648, this etching and drypoint is signed and dated by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (Leiden, 1606- Amsterdam, 1669) in the plate in the lower right ‘Rembrandt f. 1648’. Unsure of which state this is. Image size: 3 3/4" x 3 1/4" (10.7 cm x 8.1 cm)sheet trimmed to image size

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