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Smaralo Cornuto and Ratsa di Boio
Smaralo Cornuto and Ratsa di Boio is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1622 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Smaralo Cornuto and Ratsa di Boio is an etching on laid paper created by Jacques Callot around 1622. It is a representative work of the French artist, known for his prolific output of etchings that documented everyday life in the early 17th century.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a fantastical scene: a giant figure in a cape strides through a town, accompanied by a monstrous, crowned rat-like creature. The figures' identities are hinted at by the inscription 'Smaralo Cornuto. Ratsa di Boio' at the bottom of the print, possibly their names.
Technique & Style
Callot employed etching to achieve sharp, detailed lines, creating a dramatic and unsettling atmosphere. The technique allowed him to capture the intricate textures and expressions of the figures and the surrounding town scene.
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Artist
Jacques Callot (French: ; c. 1592 – 1635) was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine. He is an important person in the development of the old master print. He made more than 1,400 etchings that…
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