Cap. Babeo and Cucuba

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 characters in vibrant costumes in a village setting. The figures are engaging in exaggerated poses. One character, labeled 'Cap Babeco,' is standing hunched with a row of buttons on the outfit. The other character, labeled 'Cucuba,' is in a dynamic pose with raised arms. The background features buildings and smaller figures. The style is reminiscent of traditional Italian commedia dell'arte.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 7 × 9 cm (2 3/4 × 3 9/16 in.)
    sheet: 7.9 × 9.8 cm (3 1/8 × 3 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2189

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 394, 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

Q64953699

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