Frontispiece for "Varie Figure Gobbi" (Various Hunchback Figures)

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching featuring four figures depicted from the waist down. The central figure faces away from the viewer, bending over with its cloak lifted to reveal text. Two figures are bending down, looking towards the central figure, and holding a piece of fabric framing the text. The fourth person is standing on the left side, facing the central figure, wearing round glasses, and holding a stick. The figures have exaggerated facial features, including long, pointy noses and furrowed expressions. They wear robes, coats, and have varied hair styles. One figure carries a bag. The background is plain.