Cap. Spessa Monti and Bagattino

c. 1622

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image shows two full-body figures dressed in elaborate costumes. The figure on the left is labeled "Cap. Spessa Monti," standing in a dynamic posture with slightly bent knees, holding a sword and with an elongated nose, framed by a large headdress. The figure’s outfit consists of a textured garment with exaggerated drapery. The figure on the right is labeled "BaGattino," bending forward slightly, with large, mask-like facial features and an elaborate headdress. This figure also wears loose-fitting clothing. The background depicts a town scene with groups of smaller figures and ornate buildings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 7.3 × 9.2 cm (2 7/8 × 3 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 10 × 12.7 cm (3 15/16 × 5 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1946.21.222

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 388

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

Q65074037

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