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Cap. Esgangarato and Cap. Cocodrillo

after Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two fantastical figures engaged in a dynamic pose with smaller figures in the background. The two central figures have exaggerated features, elongated limbs, and eerie, bird-like masks. They are adorned with various items and are depicted in energetic gestures. Smaller figures in the background seem to mimic them. The background shows a building and trees in an outdoor setting. Captions beneath the figures name them 'Csgangarato' and 'Cocodrillo.' The detailed line work adds expressiveness to the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1622 or later
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3406 × 2639 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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