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The Annunciation; St. Castulus; St. Rupert; St. Gontran
The Annunciation; St. Castulus; St. Rupert; St. Gontran is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1634 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
This print, created around 1634, is a collection of four small oval etchings on laid paper by French artist Jacques Callot. It is a representative example of his work in the religious genre.
Subject & Meaning
The print features four scenes depicting religious figures, identified by labels as St. Castulus, St. Rupert, St. Gontran, and the Annunciation. The scenes show various interactions between the figures, set in different environments.
Technique & Style
The etchings demonstrate Callot's skillful use of fine lines to create depth and texture, giving the scenes a three-dimensional appearance. The level of detail achieved through etching is evident in the rendering of the figures' robes and surroundings.
History & Provenance
Jacques Callot was a prolific printmaker from the Duchy of Lorraine, producing over 1,400 etchings during his career. This work is part of his extensive output of etchings that documented various aspects of contemporary life, including religious subjects.
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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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