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The Death of the Virgin

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a religious scene with a figure in a bed surrounded by onlookers, celestial figures, and divine light. The figures are dressed in robes and some are in prayer or contemplation. The central figure appears saintly with a glow or halo. The scene is detailed and conveys a solemn and sacred atmosphere.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1633/1634
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2233 × 3438 px
Public Domain
Yes
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