Artwork
The Life of the Virgin
The Life of the Virgin is a print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1634 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1963.214
About this work
Overview
The Life of the Virgin is a print by Jacques Callot, created around 1634, and is now held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print is centered around a title, 'Vita et Historia Beatae Mariae Virginis Matris Dei', accompanied by a paragraph of text, suggesting a narrative focus on the life of the Virgin Mary.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by intricate details and ornate decorations, exemplifying the Baroque style. The text is rendered in a formal, cursive script, adding to the overall ornateness of the piece.
Context
The print's style is associated with the Baroque movement, a cultural and artistic phenomenon of 17th-century Europe.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacques Callot (French: ; c. 1592 – 1635) was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine. He is an important person in the development of the old master print. He made more than 1,400 etchings that…
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Frontispiece for "The Life of the Virgin"
Frontispiece for "The Life of the Virgin"
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Title Page for "The Life of the Virgin in Emblems"
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