Plate 19: Cacasenno riding a horse backwards, from "Bertoldo, Bertoldino, and Cacasenno" 1705 - 1715

"Plate 19: Cacasenno riding a horse backwards, from 'Bertoldo, Bertoldino, and Cacasenno'" is an etching from the 18th century by Italian artist Giuseppe Maria Crespi. The image depicts a man, Cacasenno, sitting backward on a horse, with his back to the viewer. Crespi's etching was part of a series illustrating a popular Italian satirical tale and offers a humorous commentary on human follies. The etching exhibits a meticulous use of line and cross-hatching to create depth and texture in the figures and landscape. This artwork is a fine example of 18th-century Italian etching and serves as a testament to Crespi's artistic skill and talent.