Franca Trippa and Fritellino

c. 1622

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of two costumed figures labeled "Franca Trippa" and "Fritellino." The drawing shows two individuals dressed in theatrical costumes, each captured in a dynamic pose. Both figures are depicted with exaggerated costumes and hats. The figure on the left holds a spoon and wears an apron, while the figure on the right holds a stringed instrument. In the background, there are several buildings and a group of characters engaged in various activities, suggesting a street scene. The style of this drawing shows intricate line work and attention to costumes and expressions.

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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: 10 × 12.2 cm (3 15/16 × 4 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1946.21.217

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 401

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. 29j, repro.

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

Q65074028

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