Balli di Sfessania

Artist: Jacques Callot
Artwork: Balli di Sfessania
Description: This is a preparatory drawing by the French artist Jacques Callot for the etched plate of the same name, published in 1622. The drawing is a lively and dynamic depiction of a commedia dell’arte performance. The scene is set in a grand hall, with the actors dressed in elaborate costumes. The figures are captured in mid-performance, with the commedia dell’arte characters Pantalone, Zanni, and Brighella clearly identifiable.
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