Artwork

The Life of the Virgin

The Life of the Virgin, by Jacques Callot, 1634
The Life of the Virgin, by Jacques Callot, 1634

The Life of the Virgin is a print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1634 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Life of the Virgin is a print by Jacques Callot, created around 1634, and is now held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print is centered around a title, 'Vita et Historia Beatae Mariae Virginis Matris Dei', accompanied by a paragraph of text, suggesting a narrative focus on the life of the Virgin Mary.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by intricate details and ornate decorations, exemplifying the Baroque style. The text is rendered in a formal, cursive script, adding to the overall ornateness of the piece.

Context

The print's style is associated with the Baroque movement, a cultural and artistic phenomenon of 17th-century Europe.

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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