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The Annunciation

Jacques Callot

1631

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious saint cecilia

Dominant colour

The Annunciation is a 1631 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, depicting saint cecilia, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1631 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows an angel and a woman in a quiet scene. The angel is kneeling and the woman looks surprised. This painting is interesting because it tells a story from the Bible in a simple way. The artist used lines and shapes to create a sense of calm. To learn more about the method used to create this image, look up the technique: etching.