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Plan and Elevation of the Church of the Ascension

Jacques Callot

1619

ink

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Architectural

Dominant colour

Plan and Elevation of the Church of the Ascension is a 1619 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1619 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a simple church building from two angles: a front view and a floor plan below. The front has a small dome on top, two arched windows, and a single door. The floor plan marks three spots with letters: A at the front, B on the sides, and C in the center. The text below explains how the church’s shape fits a religious story, but the drawing itself is all about clean lines and symmetry. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists like Callot made detailed prints.