Who painted The Annunciation; St. Castulus; St. Rupert; St. Gontran?

The Annunciation; St. Castulus; St. Rupert; St. Gontran was painted by Jacques Callot in 1634.

Where can I see The Annunciation; St. Castulus; St. Rupert; St. Gontran?

The Annunciation; St. Castulus; St. Rupert; St. Gontran is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Annunciation; St. Castulus; St. Rupert; St. Gontran?

The Annunciation; St. Castulus; St. Rupert; St. Gontran is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

The Annunciation; St. Castulus; St. Rupert; St. Gontran

Jacques Callot , 1634

The Annunciation; St. Castulus; St. Rupert; St. Gontran is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1634 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

This print, created around 1634, is a collection of four small oval etchings on laid paper by French artist Jacques Callot. It is a representative example of his work in the religious genre.

Subject & Meaning

The print features four scenes depicting religious figures, identified by labels as St. Castulus, St. Rupert, St. Gontran, and the Annunciation. The scenes show various interactions between the figures, set in different environments.

Technique & Style

The etchings demonstrate Callot's skillful use of fine lines to create depth and texture, giving the scenes a three-dimensional appearance. The level of detail achieved through etching is evident in the rendering of the figures' robes and surroundings.

History & Provenance

Jacques Callot was a prolific printmaker from the Duchy of Lorraine, producing over 1,400 etchings during his career. This work is part of his extensive output of etchings that documented various aspects of contemporary life, including religious subjects.