1622
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Guatsetto and Mestolino is a 1622 ink by French 17th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts two figures, Guatsetto and Mestolino, standing on either side of the image. They are dressed in long robes and wear hats adorned with feathers. Both figures hold swords and appear to be engaged in a confrontation. The background of the image features a crowd of people, some of whom seem to be watching the scene unfold. The etching is rendered in a detailed and intricate style, with fine lines and textures that add depth and nuance to the image. The overall mood of the piece is one of tension and drama, as the two figures face off against each other. The National Gallery of Art, Washington, holds this etching.
Seventeenth-century French printmakers turned ink into story. Their tools were burin and acid, paper their stage. Look at the Beggar Woman with Rosary (1622), etched on laid paper, her hands folded around faith, or The…
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