Cicho Sgarra and Collo Francisco
1622
ink
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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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Cicho Sgarra and Collo Francisco is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching on laid paper, titled "Cicho Sgarra and Collo Francisco," depicts two figures in dynamic poses. The figures are rendered in dark lines, with their bodies twisted in motion. They wear loose, flowing garments and have long hair that streams behind them. In the background, a crowd of people can be seen, although they are not as clearly defined as the two main figures. The overall effect is one of energy and movement, as if the figures are about to leap off the page. The artist's use of bold lines and dramatic poses creates a sense of tension and drama. To learn more about the artistic style that influenced this work, look up the Baroque movement.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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