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Cap. Cerimonia and Siga. Lavinia

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two figures standing in a town setting. The left figure is a creature with a hulking form, avian mask, bat-like wings, and long robes. The right figure is a tall, elegant person in a dress with a feathered hat. The background shows small figures engaged in various activities in a town square. The figures are labelled as "Cap. Cerimonia" and "Sig.ra Lauinia."

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1622
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3761 × 2944 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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