Two Seated Figures

Edouard Eckman after Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts two individuals, both having their entire bodies shown. The person on the left is seated on a wooden stool with legs spread apart, leaning slightly forward, and looking downward. This individual has short hair peeking out from beneath a wide-brimmed hat adorned with a small feather or tassel. They are dressed in a loose garment, possibly a cloak, and knee-high boots, with a long staff or cane resting between their legs. The second person is seated on a rectangular block on the right side of the image, with one leg crossed over the other. Their head is tilted downwards, obscured by a large, floppy hat. They wear a buttoned coat and similar loose, thigh-length attire, with either leggings or stockings exposed beneath. A cloak drapes over their back down to the ground. The background is plain, with no distinct features, giving the impression of a sketch or etching drawn on textured paper, enclosed by a thin black border.