Artwork

The Life of the Virgin: The Visitation

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

The Life of the Virgin: The Visitation 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 Visitation is a print by Jacques Callot, dated to around 1634, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene encounter between two women, likely representing the Visitation scene from the Life of the Virgin.

Technique & Style

Notable for its calm atmosphere, the work diverges from Callot's typical dramatic and detailed etchings, suggesting the use of nuanced techniques to convey subtle emotions.

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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