Cicho Sgarra and Collo Francisco

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is an illustration of two fantastical creatures in dynamic poses, with a crowd of smaller figures in the background. The creatures are labeled "Cicho Sgarra" and "Collo Francisco" and appear as anthropomorphic figures with exaggerated muscular forms and elongated features. They have distinctive beak-like protrusions on their faces and large feathers or plumes on their heads. The creatures are shown in mid-stride with arms raised or extended, suggesting motion. In the background, there is a group of smaller figures in various poses and attire, likely human. The illustration features fine linework and detailed patterns and textures.