Cicho Sgarra and Collo Francisco

c. 1622

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is an illustration of two fantastical creatures in dynamic poses, with a crowd of smaller figures in the background. The creatures are labeled "Cicho Sgarra" and "Collo Francisco" and appear as anthropomorphic figures with exaggerated muscular forms and elongated features. They have distinctive beak-like protrusions on their faces and large feathers or plumes on their heads. The creatures are shown in mid-stride with arms raised or extended, suggesting motion. In the background, there is a group of smaller figures in various poses and attire, likely human. The illustration features fine linework and detailed patterns and textures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 7 × 9.3 cm (2 3/4 × 3 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 10.1 × 12.4 cm (4 × 4 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1946.21.207

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 383


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1963

  • Jacques Callot: a selection of prints from the collections of Rudolf L. Baumfeld and Lessing J. Rosenwald, NGA, 1963, no. 29e.

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

Q65073990

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