Coronation of the Virgin
1633
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Christoffel Jegher
Christoffel Jegher (1596–1652) was a Flemish artist, born in Antwerp.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Coronation of the Virgin is a 1633 ink by Christoffel Jegher, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a dramatic scene in black and white. At the center, a robed figure with curly hair floats above clouds, holding a cross-topped staff. Below, another figure lies on a cloud, surrounded by swirling drapery and stars. A dove hovers above, and the whole scene feels busy and full of movement. The text at the bottom reads *"CVM PRIVILEGIIS"* and credits the artist as Christoffel Jegher. This print was made using a woodcut technique, where the artist carved the design into wood and then pressed ink into the grooves. Look up woodcut to see how artists created prints like this before photography.
Christoffel Jegher (1596–1652) was a Flemish artist, born in Antwerp.
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