Jacques Callot
French, 1592–1635
From the series, Balli di Sfessania
Callot's most extensive and most widely known series of prints relating to the commedia is the Balli di Sfessania. The museum's collection includes six plates from this series; Cap.'Cerimonia & Sig.a Lavinia, Guatsetto & Mestolino, Pulliciniello & Sig.a Lucretia, Cap.'Mala Gamba & Cap.'Bellavita, Cap.'Cardoni & Maramao, and Taglia Cantoni & Fracasso. The titles are representative of the two characters each one depicts.
French, 1592–1635
Capitano Cerimonia and Signora Lavinia
1622From the series, Balli di Sfessania
Object Type:
Print
Creation Place:
Northern Europe, French, Lorraine
Dimensions:
2 13/16 in. x 3 11/16 in. (7.14 cm x 9.37 cm)
Medium and Support:
Etching and engraving on paper
Accession Number:
1995.0005.0001
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Weil, Jr., in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Weil, Sr.
Callot's most extensive and most widely known series of prints relating to the commedia is the Balli di Sfessania. The museum's collection includes six plates from this series; Cap.'Cerimonia & Sig.a Lavinia, Guatsetto & Mestolino, Pulliciniello & Sig.a Lucretia, Cap.'Mala Gamba & Cap.'Bellavita, Cap.'Cardoni & Maramao, and Taglia Cantoni & Fracasso. The titles are representative of the two characters each one depicts.
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Capitano Cardoni and Maramao
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Taglia Cantoni and Fracasso
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