Riciulina and Metzetin
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
Riciulina and Metzetin is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows two giant figures with wings and oversized instruments—one playing a harp, the other a lute—looming over a crowd of tiny people. The scene looks like a street with houses and trees in the background, but the figures dwarf everything around them. The crowd watches calmly, some standing, some walking, while the giants seem to be performing. Notice how the lines are sharp and the shading is dark, making the figures stand out against the lighter background. This style was common in etchings of the time. If you like this, look up etching to see how artists like Callot made these detailed prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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