Who painted The Assumption of the Virgin?

The Assumption of the Virgin was painted by Jacques Callot in 1634.

Where can I see The Assumption of the Virgin?

The Assumption of the Virgin is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Assumption of the Virgin?

The Assumption of the Virgin is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

The Assumption of the Virgin

Jacques Callot , 1634

The Assumption of the Virgin 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

The Assumption of the Virgin is an etching on laid paper created by Jacques Callot around 1634. It exemplifies the artist's skill in the medium during the Baroque period.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts the Virgin Mary ascending to heaven, set within a dynamic composition that incorporates expansive landscape elements.

Technique & Style

The work showcases Callot's use of etching, a technique involving scratching a design into a metal plate, to achieve intricate details and depth through lines and shading.