Fracischina and Gian Farina

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two figures in full-body view, both positioned in an expressive, animated stance. The figure on the left is a woman named Fracischina, who is raising a tambourine above her head with both hands. She has curly hair and wears a long dress with billowing sleeves and a sash tied around the waist. The figure on the right is a man named Gian Farina, holding a sword aloft in one hand, while the other hand holds fabric in the form of a cape or article of clothing. His body appears to lean backward. He wears a hat, loose-fitting clothing, and matching footwear. The background depicts a scene of people in an outdoor setting, possibly a market or town square with several individuals gathered around, including a person doing a handstand.