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From "Bizzarie di varie Figure", by Giovanni Battista Bracelli, ink, 1624

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Overview

From "Bizzarie di varie Figure" is a 1624 ink by Giovanni Battista Bracelli, a Baroque work, held at Rosenwald Collection.

Who painted this?
Giovanni Battista Bracelli
When & what style?
1624 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Rosenwald Collection

About this work

This image shows two strange, twisted figures tangled in vines and flames. One looks like a woman with long hair wrapped in leaves, her body bending unnaturally. The other is a bearded man in loose robes, holding a staff while flames lick at his feet. Everything is drawn in black lines on a light background, with wild, swirling details. The figures seem to represent something symbolic, not just people—maybe ideas or forces. The artist used sharp, jagged lines to make the scene feel chaotic and dramatic. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists like this made prints.

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