Beggar Woman with a Begging Bowl, after Callot c. 19th century

Curator: Adrian Ludwig Richter created this etching, "Beggar Woman with a Begging Bowl, after Callot." Editor: The linework is so delicate, yet the overall impression is one of stark resilience. Curator: Richter is engaging with the visual language of poverty established by Callot, but filtered through a 19th-century lens. What does it mean to replicate these images? Editor: The bowl itself speaks volumes. It is the vessel, the symbol of need, but also a potential receptacle of hope. Curator: Absolutely. The rendering of her clothing also speaks to layered identities—religious, economic, and gendered—creating a space for critical engagement with social structures. Editor: She reminds us of the enduring human spirit, a poignant echo across centuries. Curator: And reminds us of the urgent need for continued dialogue around inequality today.