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Beggars All : Beggars Bush, a Wandering Beggar and a Gallant Beggar
619611 Beggars All : Beggars Bush, a Wandering Beggar and a Gallant Beggar, titlepage of The Praise, Antiquity and Commodity of Beggary, Beggars and Begging (woodcut) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23228072
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Beggar Beggars Begging Bush Cripple Crutch Disabled Elizabethan Handicapped Homeless Vagrant Travellers
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This print titled "Beggars All: Beggars Bush, a Wandering Beggar and a Gallant Beggar" takes us back to the 16th century, immersing us in the world of beggary. The woodcut engraving by an anonymous English artist showcases three distinct figures representing different facets of this marginalized existence. In the foreground stands a gallant beggar, exuding confidence despite his destitution. Dressed in tattered clothes with an air of dignity, he symbolizes the resilience and resourcefulness often found among those forced into begging. Beside him is a wandering beggar, carrying all his worldly possessions on his back as he traverses through life's hardships. The focal point of the image is Beggars Bush, an ancient tree where these vagrants would gather seeking solace and companionship amidst their shared struggles. Its gnarled branches serve as a poignant reminder of their intertwined fate. Through this evocative snapshot from history, we are transported to Elizabethan England—a time when poverty was rampant and disability could condemn one to a life on the streets. This woodcut captures not only physical impairments but also sheds light on societal attitudes towards those less fortunate. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from The Stapleton Collection, let us reflect on our own perceptions of homelessness and consider how compassion can bridge gaps between social classes even today.
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