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Razullo and Cucurucu, by Jacques Callot, ink, 1622

Razullo and Cucurucu

Jacques Callot

1622

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Razullo and Cucurucu is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Jacques Callot
When & what style?
1622 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows two odd, towering figures in a crowded street. Both wear oversized hats with feathers and baggy clothes. One holds a long pole like a weapon, the other a telescope. Behind them, a small stage has a crowd watching a performance with a cross and a figure on it. The title *Razullo* and *Cucurucu* hints these might be silly, exaggerated characters—maybe mocking something serious. The artist used sharp lines to make everything look lively and a little chaotic. Want to see how this print was made? Look up etching.

About the artist

Portrait of Jacques Callot
Artist

Jacques Callot

Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.

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