Who painted The Life of the Virgin: The Entombment of the Virgin?

The Life of the Virgin: The Entombment of the Virgin was painted by Jacques Callot in 1634.

Where can I see The Life of the Virgin: The Entombment of the Virgin?

The Life of the Virgin: The Entombment of the Virgin is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The Life of the Virgin: The Entombment of the Virgin?

The Life of the Virgin: The Entombment of the Virgin is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

The Life of the Virgin: The Entombment of the Virgin

Jacques Callot , 1634

The Life of the Virgin: The Entombment 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: The Entombment of the Virgin is an etching by Jacques Callot, created around 1634, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts the death of the Virgin Mary, a traditional subject in religious art, with a group of figures gathered around her still form, conveying a sense of solemnity and reverence.

Technique & Style

Callot employed chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark, to create a dramatic atmosphere, with light streaming through draped shapes above the scene, emphasizing the emotional intensity of the moment.