Cap. Mala Gamba and Cap. Bellavita

1622 or later

after Jacques Callot

Associated Names
French 17th Century

Artist

Jacques Callot

Artist After, French, 1592 - 1635

The image shows two figures standing in dynamic poses. The figure on the left, labeled "Cap˙ Mala Gamba," is holding a large feathered hat above their head. The figure on the right, labeled "Cap˙ Bellavita," is extending a stick or sword with one hand while holding a hat with plumes. A group of smaller figures is in the background, engaged in an activity. The setting includes sparse trees and distant buildings reminiscent of a town or village.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 7.5 × 9.4 cm (2 15/16 × 3 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 8.2 × 10.4 cm (3 1/4 × 4 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2188

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 393, 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

Q64953697

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