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Two Zanni, by Jacques Callot, ink, 1616

Two Zanni

Jacques Callot

1616

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Two Zanni is a 1616 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, depicting Satyr, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Jacques Callot
When & what style?
1616 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

You see two commedia dell'arte characters in this etching. They're dressed in costumes and look like they're performing. Check out the details on their clothes and faces. This etching is interesting because it shows a moment from a performance. The artist paid attention to the characters' expressions and poses. To learn more about the method used to create this image, look up the technique: 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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