1624
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
From "Bizzarie di varie Figure" is a 1624 ink by Giovanni Battista Bracelli, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts two figures, each composed of various mechanical parts, standing facing each other. The figure on the left holds a sword in its right hand and a ball on a stick in its left. The figure on the right holds a sword in its right hand and a horn in its left. Both figures have a series of rings and mechanical parts making up their bodies, with the figure on the left having a more complex arrangement. The background of the etching is a light gray color, with a darker gray border around the edges. The overall effect is one of intricate detail and mechanical complexity. The etching is an example of the Baroque movement's emphasis on detail and ornamentation. To learn more about this style, explore the Baroque movement.
Giovanni Battista Bracelli or Braccelli is the name of more than one engraver and painter active in central Italy in the Baroque period, between about 1616 and 1649.
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