Donato Mascagni

Mascagni, Fra Arsenio

Italian, 1579 - 1636

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This is an illustration of a confrontation in a rustic landscape. Three figures are overpowering a fourth figure, who appears wounded and holding his head. The figures are armed and wearing historical garments. The background shows trees, a body of water, and a distant boat. The detailed texture and line work resemble a historical etching. Text at the bottom suggests a narrative for the image.
Jacques Callot, Marco Cambini, 1619, engraving on laid paper, R.L. Baumfeld Collection, 1969.15.331

Marco Cambini

Jacques Callot · 1619 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1969.15.331

The image shows a central figure standing with her arms outstretched and gazing upward. She has long curly hair, delicate facial features, and is wearing a flowing gown with gathered sleeves, a belt, and an intricate necklace. In front of her on the ground are a crown and a rosary. Surrounding her are multiple figures, mainly women, dressed in similar attire. To the right, a group of people are gathered on steps leading up to a throne. In the background is a large architectural structure with a celestial display of clouds and cherubic figures illuminated by light.
Jacques Callot, Queen of Cyprus, 1619, engraving on laid paper, R.L. Baumfeld Collection, 1969.15.306

Queen of Cyprus

Jacques Callot · 1619 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1969.15.306

This is a drawing of an execution scene with a kneeling figure on a raised wooden platform. An axe-wielding individual stands nearby. Surrounding them are helmeted figures with polearms, along with additional spectators. In the background, there are tents and hills with a distant settlement.
Jacques Callot, The Hangman, 1619, engraving on laid paper, R.L. Baumfeld Collection, 1969.15.302

The Hangman

Jacques Callot · 1619 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1969.15.302

This is a drawing of a scene set on a cobblestone street lined with tall buildings. The drawing illustrates multiple figures interacting, with a central figure gesturing animatedly. She appears to be in distress or surprise, holding a hand to her mouth. Other figures are engaged with each other or looking towards a disturbance. The detailed architecture in the background suggests a cityscape with Italian-inspired design. The drawing uses fine line work to create texture, typical of engravings. A text below the image seems to describe the scene.
Jacques Callot, Maddalena, 1619, engraving on laid paper, R.L. Baumfeld Collection, 1969.15.326

Maddalena

Jacques Callot · 1619 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1969.15.326

The image shows soldiers in armor surrounding a decapitated figure. The scene includes soldiers with helmets, the decapitated body holding its own head, two armored figures interacting with it, a row of tents, marching soldiers in the distance, and a sky with radiating lines.
Jacques Callot, The Decapitated, 1619, engraving on laid paper, R.L. Baumfeld Collection, 1969.15.301

The Decapitated

Jacques Callot · 1619 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1969.15.301

This is a print depicting a woman surrounded by cherubic heads. She stands in the center of the print, looking down and to the right. She is dressed in long, draped robes, and appears to glow with radiating lines of light. Around her, in this circle of light, are the heads of five children with wings around them. The woman points downward towards a man in the bottom right corner of the print. He sits on the ground, his legs in front of him, stuck inside holes in a wooden rectangle with a lock on the side. He is looking up at the woman, his arms bent and raised up in front of him. He has short, wavy hair and a beard, and he wears a long cloth garment. The scene is set in a space with large arches on the ceiling and a barred window on the right. Below the print are some lines of text.
Jacques Callot, The Delivered Servant, 1619, engraving on laid paper, R.L. Baumfeld Collection, 1969.15.309

The Delivered Servant

Jacques Callot · 1619 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1969.15.309