Cap. Cardoni and Maramao

c. 1622

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image shows an illustration featuring two full-body figures engaged in a humorous duel. The person on the left is labeled "Cap. Cardoni." This figure stands with a hunched posture, leaning back with one foot forward and one arm raised behind the head. The person has exaggerated facial features with a long nose and wild, flowing hair. They are wearing a stylized outfit with large sleeves and an ornate collar. The person on the right is labeled "Maramao." This individual is in a dynamic stance, leaning forward with a long staff in hand aimed towards the other person's midsection. This person also has an exaggerated nose and is wearing a hat with feathers. Their clothing is ornate, with puffed sleeves and decorative patterns. In the background, several figures are visible in a town setting with buildings and a group of people. The setting suggests a lively and bustling atmosphere with an emphasis on theatrical elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 7.2 × 9.1 cm (2 13/16 × 3 9/16 in.)
    sheet (irreg.): 10.1 × 12.6 cm (4 × 4 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1946.21.215

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 400


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.

1996

  • Hults, Linda C. The Print on the Western World. Madison, WI, 1996: 207, fig.4.12, 208.

Wikidata ID

Q65074022

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