Artwork
From "Bizzarie di varie Figure"
From "Bizzarie di varie Figure" is an ink print by the Baroque artist Giovanni Battista Bracelli. It dates from 1624 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
From 'Bizzarie di varie Figure' is an etching created by Giovanni Battista Bracelli in 1624. It is part of a series characterized by inventive and unconventional human figures.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts strange, jointed figures composed of thin sticks, posed in unusual ways and holding odd objects. The figures' distorted forms and impossible shapes suggest a playful exploration of scale and anatomy.
Technique & Style
Bracelli employed the etching technique, cutting designs into metal plates and printing them on paper. The resulting print showcases his inventive style, marked by fragmented forms and unconventional compositions.
History & Provenance
Bracelli was active in central Italy from around 1616 to 1649, having trained under Giovanni Battista Paggi in Genoa. His work during this period, including this etching, reflects his background as both an engraver and a painter.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni Battista Bracelli or Braccelli is the name of more than one engraver and painter active in central Italy in the Baroque period, between about 1616 and 1649.
