The Death 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 Death of the Virgin is a 1634 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a crowded scene of people gathered around a dying woman on a bed. The room feels dark and heavy, with figures standing close, some kneeling in prayer. Light streams in from above, highlighting a few faces and casting long shadows. The woman at the center looks peaceful, surrounded by mourners in flowing robes. The artist used sharp lines to show emotion—some faces are blurred, while others stare intensely. This is an example of etching, a printmaking technique where the artist etches lines into a metal plate.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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