Franca Trippa and Fritellino
1622
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
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
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Franca Trippa and Fritellino is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two big, winged figures stomping through a small town. One holds a sword, the other a guitar. People below scatter or gawk as the figures tower over them, their giant feathers flapping dramatically. Buildings line the street, and the whole scene looks like a chaotic parade. The names at the bottom—*Franca Trippa* and *Fritellino*—sound like the figures, but their exact meaning isn’t clear from the image. The artist used sharp lines and dark shading to make the scene feel wild and energetic. If this style intrigues you, look up etching next to see how artists like Callot created these bold, detailed prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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