The Assumption of the Virgin
1630
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jacques Callot
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Assumption of the Virgin is a 1630 ink by Jacques Callot, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts the Assumption of the Virgin, a scene of divine ascension. At the center, the Virgin Mary is shown being lifted upwards, surrounded by a halo of light and a multitude of angels. Below her, a group of figures are gathered around a tomb, looking upwards in awe. The scene is rendered in exquisite detail, with intricate lines and textures that bring the figures and their surroundings to life. The use of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the image, drawing the viewer's eye upwards towards the Virgin. The etching is a testament to the skill and artistry of its creator, Jacques Callot. For more on the technique that made this possible, look up etching.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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