Painting of the Annunciation
1619
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
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
Painting of the Annunciation is a 1619 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a crowded scene with people gathered around a central figure holding a child. Above them, another figure floats in the air, while a man on a ladder points upward. Some people look surprised, others are praying or holding babies. The background has a simple building with a window and a cross-shaped object in the center. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and textures, making the scene feel busy and dramatic. This style is typical of engravings, where small details build up the image. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like Callot created these intricate prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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