The Triumph of the Virgin
1625
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 Triumph of the Virgin is a 1625 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print is packed with tiny, busy scenes. At the center, a crowned Virgin Mary stands on a moon, surrounded by angels and saints. Below her, a crowd of robed figures marches in orderly rows. Above, clouds swirl with more figures—some flying, some holding banners. The whole scene is black, white, and gray, with sharp lines and lots of movement. The Virgin’s feet rest on a crescent moon, a common symbol in religious art. The text at the top and bottom is in Latin, naming the artist and the event. Look up etching to see how artists like Callot made prints like this.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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