Two Pantaloons Dancing

c. 1617

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of two mythical creatures facing each other. The creatures exhibit exaggerated, distorted human-like anatomy. The one on the left is in a dynamic pose with one arm bent and the other reaching slightly forward. The creature on the right holds a relaxed posture and appears to lean on a staff or sword propped against its back. Both figures have prominent facial features including large eyes and extended tongues. The use of fine lines and shading creates texture and depth in the creatures' bodies against a plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 5.5 × 8.2 cm (2 3/16 × 3 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 6.5 × 8.4 cm (2 9/16 × 3 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.5.134

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 249, State only

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1924

  • Lieure, J. Jacques Callot. 5 vols. Paris: Editions de la Gazette des Beaux Arts, 1924-1927. Reprint. 8 vols. New York: Collectors' Editions, 1969.

Wikidata ID

Q65074330

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