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A Duellist with Two Sabres, 1616. Creator: Jacques Callot
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A Duellist with Two Sabres, 1616. Creator: Jacques Callot
A Duellist with Two Sabres, 1616. Series: Les Gobbi
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1610s Belly Callot Jacques Callote Jacques Callotti Jacques Duel Duelling Duellist Etching With Engraving Iacopo Callott Jacques Callot Les Gobbi Saber Sabre Stomach Tummy Blade
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A Duellist with Two Sabres, 1616
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is a captivating etching with engraving by the renowned 17th century artist Jacques Callot, from his series "Les Gobbi" or "The Hunchbacks." This masterpiece, currently housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), showcases a dynamic and intense scene of a hunchbacked duellist engaged in a fierce duel. The duellist, clad in a flowing shirt, holds two sabres in a ready stance, his stomach contracted in anticipation. The intricate details of the etching reveal the duellist's determined expression, the sharp blades of his sabres, and the swirling folds of his clothing. The black and white contrast of the image adds to the dramatic effect, highlighting the play of light and shadow on the duellist's body and the surrounding environment. The duel, a common occurrence during the Baroque era, was a serious matter that often resulted in injury or death. Callot's depiction of the duellist with two sabres is a testament to the physical and mental intensity of such confrontations. The series "Les Gobbi" was created during the 1610s, a time when Callot was at the height of his creative powers. The artist's unique style, characterized by his ability to capture the human form with both caricatured exaggeration and remarkable detail, is on full display in this image. The duellist's hunchback, a common physical trait during this period, is depicted with both humor and respect, reflecting Callot's skillful handling of complex human emotions. Overall, "A Duellist with Two Sabres, 1616" is a powerful and evocative work of art that continues to captivate and inspire viewers today.
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