Pier Leone Ghezzi as the "knight of caricature", carrying a stick and making a gesture with both hands. Etching by M. Tuscher, 1743.

  • Tuscher, Markus, 1705-1751.
Date:
1740-1749
Reference:
32855i
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Ghezzi, standing, is portrayed in the manner of his own drawings. In the background, a statue on a plinth plastered with posters and with caricatures like Ghezzi's. Inscription on the plinth: Artes cui mille (meaning: who has a thousand ways)

Publication/Creation

1740-1749

Lettering

Il famoso cav.re delle caricature. M.T. del. & sculp. Londini 1743.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 32855i

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