A Sorcerer Examining Animal Skulls

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (1696-1770), etching, c. 1750

This print belongs to the series Scherzi di fantasia, a title perhaps best translated as ‘Fantastic jokes.’ In these prints Tiepolo was not telling a story, but rather transporting the viewer into a bizarre dream world populated by wizards and fabulous creatures. Death and decay are continually on the lurk.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-1950-653
  • Dimensionsheight 225 mm x width 178 mm
  • Physical characteristicsets