1634
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Virgin Presents Jesus at the Temple is a 1634 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a crowded temple scene with two main groups. In the center, a woman holds a small child while a man in robes reaches toward them. Above, two figures float in oval frames, looking down. Below, a family kneels, watching. The walls and floor are packed with tiny, busy people. Notice how the artist used sharp lines and shadows to create depth, even though it’s all black and white. The crowd feels alive, but the faces stay simple. Want to see more like this? Try etching to learn how artists carve images into metal plates.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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