Two Zanni
1616
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1616
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Two Zanni is a 1616 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, depicting Satyr, held at National Gallery of Art.
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.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
See the richer artist page