Taglia Cantoni and Fracasso

1622 or later

after Jacques Callot

Associated Names
French 17th Century

Artist

Jacques Callot

Artist After, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of two figures in a sword fight. The image shows two fancifully dressed figures frozen in a dynamic stance as they cross swords. Both figures wear costumes with wide-brimmed hats adorned with feathers, fitted garments, and capes. The figure on the left is labeled "Taglia Cantoni," with a more assertive forward posture, while the one on the right, "Fracasso," stands with a defensive stance. The background includes smaller figures, possibly an audience. The use of lines and shading emphasizes the dramatic motion and attire, common in caricature or theatrical illustrations.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 7.3 × 9.4 cm (2 7/8 × 3 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 7.7 × 10.4 cm (3 1/16 × 4 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2185

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 402, State copy

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

Q64953693

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