The Marriage of the Virgin

c. 1633/1634

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of an ornate architectural scene featuring a ceremony beneath grand columns and draped fabric. The image portrays large classical columns on either side and robed figures in the central space, seemingly witnessing or participating in a formal ceremony. The space features drapery hanging elegantly above, adding grandeur to the scene. At the forefront, two seated figures are observing the event. The composition is sketched with fine lines, emphasizing texture of clothing and architectural details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 7 × 4.1 cm (2 3/4 × 1 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2154

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1360

  • 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

Q64958599

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