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Plan and Elevation of the Church of the Ascension

Plan and Elevation of the Church of the Ascension is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1619 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Plan and Elevation of the Church of the Ascension is a print created by French artist Jacques Callot in 1619 using etching and engraving techniques on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print presents a church building in two views: a frontal elevation and a corresponding floor plan. The elevation features a small dome, arched windows, and a single door, while the plan marks specific locations with letters.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Callot's technical proficiency in rendering architectural subjects, characterized by clean lines and symmetrical composition, typical of his detailed and precise printmaking style.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jacques Callot (French: ; c. 1592 – 1635) was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine. He is an important person in the development of the old master print. He made more than 1,400 etchings that…







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