The Burial of the Virgin
1634
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
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 Burial of the Virgin is a 1634 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white scene shows a group of robed figures gathered around a bed. The central figure lies still, wrapped in cloth, while others stand or kneel nearby. Two large, ornate drapes frame the top of the image, and a beam of light shines down from above. The text at the bottom reads *Obitus Beatae Mariae*, hinting this is about a death—likely a religious one. The artist used sharp lines and shadows to create drama. Next, check out the technique: etching.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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