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Our Lady of the Rosary; Virgin and Child Appearing in a Cloud; Triumphant Virgin; Collection of the Feasts Dedicated to the Life of the Virgin, by Jacques Callot, ink, 1634

Our Lady of the Rosary; Virgin and Child Appearing in a Cloud; Triumphant Virgin; Collection of the Feasts Dedicated to the Life of the Virgin

Jacques Callot

1634

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Our Lady of the Rosary; Virgin and Child Appearing in a Cloud; Triumphant Virgin; Collection of the Feasts Dedicated to the Life of the Virgin is a 1634 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Jacques Callot
When & what style?
1634 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows four small oval etchings of religious scenes. Each picture frames a crowned woman, often holding a child, surrounded by clouds and small figures. The backgrounds include buildings, angels, and dramatic light rays. The text around them is in Latin and French, describing miracles or feasts. The etchings focus on the Virgin Mary in different moments—like a triumph or a miracle. The artist used sharp lines and dark shading to create depth and movement, typical of the time. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Callot made these detailed prints.

About the artist

Portrait of Jacques Callot
Artist

Jacques Callot

Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.

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