Cucorongna and Pernoualla
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
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Cucorongna and Pernoualla is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two giant bug-like creatures stomping through a town. They have huge wings, long legs, and human-like faces. People below are running or hiding, while one figure in the distance raises their arms like they’re scared or praying. The names *Cucorongna* and *Pernoualla* are written beneath them, suggesting these are the creatures’ titles. The artist used sharp lines to make the scene feel chaotic and exaggerated. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this carved their designs into metal plates.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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