The Death of the Virgin

c. 1633/1634

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is an engraving of a religious scene. The image shows a gathering around a recumbent figure on a bed, with light radiating from the central figure. Surrounding figures are dressed in robes and appear to be engaged in reverence. Above, there are celestial figures among clouds. The composition highlights the central figure, using dramatic light and shadow typical of religious artistry. This artwork is in the style of Jacques Callot.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 7 × 4.5 cm (2 3/4 × 1 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 9.7 × 6.6 cm (3 13/16 × 2 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.794

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1367

  • Series Title

    The Life of the Virgin [Lieure 1357-1370]

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

Q65509696

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