The Birth of the Virgin
1634
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
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 Birth of the Virgin is a 1634 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a crowded scene with lots of people gathered around a bed. A woman lies on the bed, holding a baby, while others stand or kneel nearby, watching closely. The background is filled with more figures, some holding objects or looking upward, all drawn in a scratchy, textured style. The title at the bottom says *The Birth of the Virgin*, meaning this shows the moment of her birth, not Jesus’. The artist used lines to create shadows and movement, making the scene feel busy and dramatic. If you like this, look up etching to see how artists like Callot made prints with acid and metal plates.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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