This is a drawing of two fantastical figures facing each other atop a landscape with smaller figures and buildings in the background. The drawing depicts two muscular creatures with exaggerated limbs, each brandishing a large sword and holding a cloak or cloth that billows behind them. They appear to be in motion, with dynamic poses suggesting combat or a ritualistic dance. The background features smaller human-like figures observing the scene, as well as distant architectural structures, possibly a cityscape. The title "Bello Sguardo" is inscribed below the figure on the left, and "Couiello" below the figure on the right. This artwork has a detailed pen and ink style.
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This is a drawing of two fantastical figures facing each other atop a landscape with smaller figures and buildings in the background. The drawing depicts two muscular creatures with exaggerated limbs, each brandishing a large sword and holding a cloak or cloth that billows behind them. They appear to be in motion, with dynamic poses suggesting combat or a ritualistic dance. The background features smaller human-like figures observing the scene, as well as distant architectural structures, possibly a cityscape. The title "Bello Sguardo" is inscribed below the figure on the left, and "Couiello" below the figure on the right. This artwork has a detailed pen and ink style.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Bello Sguardo and Coviello

Jacques Callot

Date
c. 1622
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 7 × 9.3 cm (2 3/4 × 3 11/16 in.) sheet: 9.3 × 10.5 cm (3 11/16 × 4 1/8 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1969.15.69
Credit line
R.L. Baumfeld Collection
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
Balli di Sfessania [Lieure 379-402]

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Nude
  • Fabric
  • Figures
  • Writing

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