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The Presentation of the Virgin, by Jacques Callot, ink, 1634

The Presentation of the Virgin

Jacques Callot

1634

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Presentation of the Virgin is a 1634 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Jacques Callot
When & what style?
1634 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a scene of people gathered around a set of stairs. The stairs lead up to a large building with columns. Many of the people are dressed in robes and look like they are from a long time ago. In the foreground, a woman is kneeling on the ground. She seems to be praying or looking up at something. The atmosphere of the painting feels serious and quiet. The artist who created this painting is Callot, Jacques.

About the artist

Portrait of Jacques Callot
Artist

Jacques Callot

Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.

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