Scapino and Cap. Zerbino

c. 1622

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image shows two full-body figures in dynamic poses. The person on the left, labeled as "Scapino," is slightly bent forward with one hand extended and the other held close to their chin. The person on the right, labeled as "Cap. Zerbino," appears to be gesturing with one hand while the other is held closer to their body. Both figures wear theatrical masks that obscure their facial features and have elaborate feathered headpieces. Their hair is not visible due to the headwear. "Scapino" wears a long, flowing robe with stripes and a belt, while "Cap. Zerbino" is dressed in form-fitting clothing with a row of buttons down the front and has a sword at their side. They are on a stage with a large jug on the ground between them. In the background, there are small figures engaged in various activities, buildings to the left, and a windblown tree to the right, suggesting a lively outdoor setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 7 × 9.2 cm (2 3/4 × 3 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 10 × 12.5 cm (3 15/16 × 4 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1946.21.226

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 390


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. 29l.

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

Q65074064

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