Scaramucia and Fricasso
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
Scaramucia and Fricasso is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows two big, exaggerated men fighting in the middle of a street. One is on the left, lunging forward with a sword, while the other on the right swings wildly with a shield and spear. Both look heavy and clumsy, with big helmets and loose clothes. In the background, smaller figures watch from buildings or stand around, but the two fighters take up most of the space. The messy, chaotic lines make the scene feel fast and dramatic. The title at the bottom, *Scaramucia and Fricasso*, hints these might be comic characters from old plays. If you like this wild style, look up etching to see how artists like Callot made these sharp, detailed prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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