From "Bizzarie di varie Figure" 1624

This etching from Giovanni Battista Bracelli's "Bizzarie di varie Figure" (1624) showcases two figures, one constructed from diamond shapes, the other from interlocking squares. The figures, seemingly interacting, are rendered with a stark, almost mechanical precision, highlighting the artist's fascination with geometric forms and their ability to construct bodies. This work exemplifies the playful, imaginative spirit of Bracelli's "Bizzarie" series, which explored the potential of line and shape to create fantastical and whimsical imagery.