Razullo and Cucurucu

c. 1622

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is an illustration depicting two costumed characters performing a scene. The character on the left, identified as "Razullo," holds a long object, potentially an instrument, towards the other character, labeled "Cucurucu." Cucurucu is shown in a dramatic pose with raised arms and spread legs. Both characters wear detailed, feathered headpieces and textured clothing. In the background, a crowd is gathered in front of architectural structures resembling a town square or stage set. The illustration portrays a theatrical moment with a focus on the characters' gestures and attire.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 7.2 × 9.3 cm (2 13/16 × 3 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 9.1 × 11.6 cm (3 9/16 × 4 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.420

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 397

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

Q65509291

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