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Plan and Elevation of the Church of the Madonna's Sepulchre

Jacques Callot

1619

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

Plan and Elevation of the Church of the Madonna's Sepulchre 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 church floor plan and side view. The lines are precise, with labeled sections like altars, chapels, and doors. Some parts overlap, and the shapes look simple but detailed, like a blueprint. The text at the top is in Italian and names parts of the church, like "Sepolcro della Madonna" (Madonna’s Sepulchre). The artist used lines to show depth and layers, almost like a puzzle. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Callot made these sharp, detailed prints.