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
The etching 'From Bizzarie di varie Figure' is a print created by Giovanni Battista Bracelli in 1624. It is part of a series characterized by imaginative and fantastical figures.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a man pouring liquid into a skeleton's mouth. The man wears a pointed hat and tassels, while the skeleton holds a scythe and balances on one leg. Their bodies are turned away from each other, but their heads are turned back in interaction.
Technique & Style
Executed in etching, the work showcases Bracelli's skill as an engraver. The print's inventive and fantastical elements are typical of the Baroque style, which emphasized experimentation and creativity.
History & Provenance
Bracelli was active in central Italy from around 1616 to 1649. He is believed to have studied under Giovanni Battista Paggi in Genoa and worked on local church commissions as both an engraver and 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.
