Artwork

Plan of the Church near the House of Annas

Plan of the Church near the House of Annas, by Jacques Callot, ink, 1619
Plan of the Church near the House of Annas, by Jacques Callot, ink, 1619

Plan of the Church near the House of Annas is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1619 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Plan of the Church near the House of Annas is a print by Jacques Callot, a French artist from the Duchy of Lorraine, created using etching and engraving techniques on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a detailed plan of a church, with labeled sections and architectural features such as arches and columns, suggesting a functional purpose possibly related to construction or renovation.

Technique & Style

The plan is rendered with precise lines and shapes, characteristic of Callot's skill in printmaking, and reflects the grand proportions and ornate details typical of Baroque architectural design.

History & Provenance

Created in 1619, the print is a restrike, produced after the original plate, as part of Callot's extensive output of over 1,400 etchings that documented various subjects, including religious imagery.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jacques Callot

Artist

Jacques Callot

Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.

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