Death of the Magdalene
1632
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jacques Callot
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Death of the Magdalene is a 1632 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a dark, dramatic scene with two figures. One is lying on a bed, wrapped in heavy cloth, while the other kneels beside them, holding a small object—maybe a skull or a candle. The background is swirling with thick, chaotic lines, like storm clouds or tangled hair. Shadows fill most of the space, making the figures stand out in stark contrast. The text at the bottom reads *"Mors Sanctae Magdalenae,"* which hints this might be about death. The artist used sharp, scratchy lines to create texture, giving everything a rough, urgent feel. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists use metal plates and acid to make prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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