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Bello Sguardo and Coviello

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two fantastical figures facing each other atop a landscape with smaller figures and buildings in the background. The drawing depicts two muscular creatures with exaggerated limbs, each brandishing a large sword and holding a cloak or cloth that billows behind them. They appear to be in motion, with dynamic poses suggesting combat or a ritualistic dance. The background features smaller human-like figures observing the scene, as well as distant architectural structures, possibly a cityscape. The title "Bello Sguardo" is inscribed below the figure on the left, and "Couiello" below the figure on the right. This artwork has a detailed pen and ink style.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1622
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3795 × 2971 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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