Who painted The Life of the Virgin: The Entombment of the Virgin?

The Life of the Virgin: The Entombment of the Virgin was painted by Jacques Callot in 1634.

Where can I see The Life of the Virgin: The Entombment of the Virgin?

The Life of the Virgin: The Entombment of the Virgin is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The Life of the Virgin: The Entombment of the Virgin?

The Life of the Virgin: The Entombment of the Virgin is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

The Life of the Virgin: The Entombment of the Virgin

Jacques Callot , 1634

The Life of the Virgin: The Entombment 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.: 1963.214.12
Credit line: Gift of Mrs. A. Dean Perry in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Belden Greene

About this work

Overview

The Life of the Virgin: The Entombment of the Virgin is an etching by Jacques Callot, created around 1634, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts the death of the Virgin Mary, a traditional subject in religious art, with a group of figures gathered around her still form, conveying a sense of solemnity and reverence.

Technique & Style

Callot employed chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark, to create a dramatic atmosphere, with light streaming through draped shapes above the scene, emphasizing the emotional intensity of the moment.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jacques Callot

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…