Bertoldo in een zak 1710 - 1715

"Bertoldo in een zak" is an etching created by Giuseppe Maria Crespi between 1710 and 1715. The image depicts a humorous scene of a man being bundled into a sack by another man, likely a reference to the popular Italian folk character Bertoldo. The etching is characterized by Crespi's distinctive style, which combines realism with a sense of theatricality. The scene's simplicity and exaggerated figures contribute to its comedic effect. The etching's small size (225 mm by 152 mm) suggests it was intended for private viewing, highlighting the intimate nature of the humor.