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Beggars with Physical Disabilities
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Beggars with Physical Disabilities

Monogrammist AJ (16e eeuw) · 1599 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

At the time this print was created, 'cripple' was a generic term used to describe a physical impairment of the lower body. This print is intended as social satire and has a moralistic message.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineBedelaars met lichamelijke beperkingen. 1599. Monogrammist AJ (16e eeuw). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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