The Annunciation

The Annunciation

Jacques Callot

1634

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The painting shows an angel and a woman in a quiet moment. This work is interesting because it's a simple scene, but the details are rich. The angel's wings and the woman's clothes have intricate folds. Check out the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists like Jacques Callot used light and dark to create depth in their work.

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