Cap. Babeo and Cucuba
1622
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paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jacques Callot
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Cap. Babeo and Cucuba is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two oddly dressed figures in a street scene. One wears a tall hat with feathers and a long coat, while the other bends over with a giant belly and a feathered cap. In the background, people mill about, some on horseback, and buildings line the street. The names "Cap. Babeo" and "Cucuba" are written below them, hinting at playful or satirical characters. The drawing looks like it was made quickly, with loose lines and shading. If you like this style, check out *etching* next.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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