Two Pantaloons Dancing

c. 1622

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image features two figures with distorted and elongated limbs in dynamic poses. The composition evokes creatures or jesters in motion, with exaggerated features and flowing clothing resembling puppet marionettes or animated costumes. Delicate, intricate lines create depth and tension in the background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 5.4 × 8 cm (2 1/8 × 3 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 7.4 × 9.5 cm (2 15/16 × 3 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.481

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 462, State i/ii

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

Q65509360

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