Callot’s Etchings (page 2/2)

153.—Captain of the Scoundrels.

The Capitano de Baroni, or captain of the robber-barons, one might say. He is the chief beggar, dressed in rags, begging-bowl at his side, knapsack over one shoulder, one arm held in a sling (probably [...] [more...]

154.—Beggar with Hurdygurdy.

This beggar is an older man; he has a ragged beard like mine, a tattered hat and cloak, and boots; he carries his musical instrument, the ornate hurdy-gurdy, on a strap over his shoulder. [more...]

Beggar Woman with Rosary.

A hunched-over woman leans on a stick; a cross on a string of beads (a rosary necklace) dangles from her hands. She wears a dress tided at the waist, sturdy boots, and a head-scarf. [more...]

160.—Begger Women with Cup and Spoon.

Two women in tattered clothing, one barefoot, onr using a cane to walk, one with a hat and the othe with a hood and a ruff around her neck.

206a2: Giant bird pulling a lizard

This is a detail from plate 206, “Entrance of Henry of Lorraine, marquess of Moy, under the name of Pirandre” from the series The Combat at the Barrier, 1627. [more...]

206b1: Carriage Pulled By Death.

This is a detail from plate 206, “Entrance of Henry of Lorraine, marquess of Moy, under the name of Pirandre” from the series The Combat at the Barrier, 1627. [more...]

Carriage pulled by a Dragon.

This is a detail from plate 206, “Entrance of Henry of Lorraine, marquess of Moy, under the name of Pirandre” from the series The Combat at the Barrier, 1627. [more...]

Carriage Pulled by Hounds.

This is a detail from plate 206, “Entrance of Henry of Lorraine, marquess of Moy, under the name of Pirandre” from the series The Combat at the Barrier, 1627. [more...]