Housing Poor wide road Italian buildings side

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Housing Poor wide road Italian buildings side

Housing the Poor. A wide road with Italian buildings on either side. Several young men with feathered hats point groups of beggars to a house on the right side of the road where they can get shelter. Joost Cornelisz. Droochsloot, 1647, canvas, oil paint (paint), support: h 100.3 cm × w 140 cm d 6.5 cm

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Media ID 19561853

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1647 Beggars Housing Poor Right Side Road Side Support Droochsloot Oil Paint

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from the Liszt Collection, we are transported back to 17th century Italy, where a scene of compassion and hope unfolds. The image showcases a wide road lined with charming Italian buildings on both sides. It is evident that poverty plagues the streets as groups of beggars gather along the path. Amidst this destitution, several young men wearing distinctive feathered hats step forward as beacons of assistance. With empathy in their eyes and gestures of guidance, they point these vulnerable individuals towards a house on the right side of the road. This humble abode offers them shelter and respite from their hardships. The artist behind this thought-provoking piece is Joost Cornelisz. Droochsloot, who masterfully captures the essence of societal inequality during his time. Through his skilled use of oil paint on canvas, he brings to life not only the physical surroundings but also the emotions that permeate this scene. This print serves as a poignant reminder that even in times when resources may be scarce, acts of kindness can still prevail. It prompts us to reflect upon our own role in addressing homelessness and poverty within our communities today. Let it inspire us to extend a helping hand to those less fortunate and work towards creating a more equitable society for all.

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