Plate 20: two figures composed of pipes and sieves from 'Bizzarie di varie figure' 1624

This etching, Plate 20 from "Bizzarie di varie figure" (1624) by Giovanni Battista Bracelli, features two human figures constructed entirely from pipes and sieves. The figures are depicted in a standing pose, with the left figure holding a large plate while the right figure holds a round shield. This playful and whimsical imagery, characteristic of Bracelli's work, showcases the artist's fascination with the grotesque and the absurd, highlighting the potential for everyday objects to be transformed into fantastical forms. Bracelli's "Bizzarie di varie figure" series, a collection of engravings, offered a unique perspective on the human form, capturing the imagination of viewers with its fantastical and humorous representations.