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The Annunciation

Jacques Callot

1634

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

The Annunciation is a 1634 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1634 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is an etching on laid paper, depicting a scene with two figures. On the left, a woman sits with her hands clasped, wearing a long dress and a head covering. She is seated in front of a window with a curtain, and a table with a book is beside her. On the right, an angel stands with outstretched arms, holding a staff. The angel is surrounded by rays of light and clouds. The angel appears to be announcing something to the woman, who looks up with a calm expression. The scene is rendered in fine lines and delicate details, characteristic of etching. To learn more about this style of art, explore the technique of etching.