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This is a drawing of two fantastical figures dancing. The two figures have elongated limbs and exaggerated anatomical features. Each figure is draped with a flowing, tattered garment that moves dramatically as they dance. Their poses are lively and dynamic. Both figures hold swords, and they appear to be engaged in a playful or ceremonial dance. In the background, smaller figures are gathered, possibly watching the main subjects. Some structures and a few bare trees are visible. The drawing is monochromatic, executed in black ink on paper.
National Gallery of Art · Print
Bello Sguardo and Coviello
Jacques Callot
- Date
- c. 1622
- Medium
- etching on laid paper
- Dimensions
- plate: 7 × 9.2 cm (2 3/4 × 3 5/8 in.) sheet: 10.2 × 12.6 cm (4 × 4 15/16 in.)
- Classification
- Accession number
- 1946.21.214
- Credit line
- Rosenwald Collection
- Time span
- 1601 to 1650
- Department
- CG-E
Portfolio and series
- Series
- Balli di Sfessania [Lieure 379-402]
Subjects and terms
- French
- Costume
- Sword
- Man
- Figures
NGA object ID 33545. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.