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 woman rides a chariot pulled by dragons, surrounded by angels and soldiers. Around her, smaller groups of people—some praying, some fighting—fill the frame. The sky is crowded with clouds, ships, and flying figures, while the bottom shows a coat of arms and Latin text. The whole image is drawn with sharp, precise lines, giving it a crowded but controlled feel. The artist used shading to add depth, making some areas look darker or more three-dimensional. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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