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Smaralo Cornuto and Ratsa di Boio

after Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing featuring two grotesque anthropomorphic figures in a theatrical setting. The figure on the left has elongated legs, a hunched posture, and carries a grotesque mask with a long, beak-like nose topped with pointed horns. The character on the right has muscular forearms, a bulbous body with embellishments, and a head with extended feather-like decorations. In the background, there are smaller figures and buildings, suggesting a street or plaza setting. The artistic style features expressive linework and a whimsical, motion-filled scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1622 or later
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3327 × 2566 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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