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Pasquariello Truonno and Meo Squaquara

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two anthropomorphic figures wearing exaggerated masks and costumes. The figures dominate the foreground, displaying dynamic postures suggestive of movement. Each character is adorned with large buttons running down the center of their body, a pair of swords at their waist, and a flowing cape. Their facial features are exaggerated and mask-like. In the background, several smaller figures are engaged in various activities, set against a sparse landscape with a wind-swept tree and distant architectural structures.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1622
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3086 × 2412 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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