1622
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Taglia Cantoni and Fracasso is a 1622 ink by French 17th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image presents a dynamic scene of two men engaged in a sword fight, with the title "Taglia Cantoni" and "Fracasso" inscribed below them. The men are dressed in attire typical of the 17th century, complete with hats and cloaks, and are positioned in a fighting stance. In the background, a group of people can be seen watching the duel unfold. The etching on laid paper technique used to create this image adds a sense of texture and depth to the scene. The level of detail in the clothing and facial expressions of the men suggests a high level of craftsmanship. For more information on the artistic technique used in this image, explore the world of 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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