Reverse Copy of L'Aveugle et son Chien (The Blind Man and his Dog), from Les Gueux suite appelée aussi Les Mendiants, Les Baroni, ou Les Barons (The Beggars, also called the Barons) 1625 - 1700

This is an impression of an etching, likely made in the 17th century, depicting a blind man and his dog, part of a series known as "The Beggars." Though the artist remains unknown, the work invites us to consider the lives of the marginalized in early modern Europe. Note the figure's tattered, yet strangely elegant clothing—a fur-lined coat and wide-brimmed hat. The sword at his side hints at a former status, now lost. This juxtaposition speaks volumes about the precarity of social identity during a time of immense economic and social change. The print doesn't shy away from showing the realities of poverty and disability, offering a glimpse into a world often ignored by the wealthy. What does it mean to be seen, or unseen, in a society that often equates worth with visibility? This image isn't just a historical document, it's an invitation to reflect on who we choose to see, and who we choose to ignore, in our own time.