The Annunciation

c. 1633/1634

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image depicts two figures. One figure is seated next to a table with an open book, leaning forward and gazing at the other figure who is kneeling on a cloud. The kneeling figure has angelic wings and holds a long rod. The background includes architectural elements like a column and heavy drapery, with rays of light emanating from the kneeling figure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 6.3 × 4.5 cm (2 1/2 × 1 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 8.8 × 7.2 cm (3 7/16 × 2 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.798

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1371

  • Series Title

    The Life of the Virgin

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1924

  • Lieure, J. Jacques Callot. 5 vols. Paris: Editions de la Gazette des Beaux Arts, 1924-1927. Reprint. 8 vols. New York: Collectors' Editions, 1969.

Wikidata ID

Q65509700

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