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Painting of the Annunciation

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an interior scene with multiple figures engaging in a religious activity. The setting is an architectural interior, possibly a workshop or chapel. A group of people are gathered below a slightly elevated area where an angel is speaking to a seated figure. The figures below are engaged in various activities, some gesturing towards the elevated scene while others observe with interest. The architectural details include windows, columns, and a draped cloth. A small dog is seen in the foreground. The text at the bottom indicates it may be an illustrated narrative related to religious or historical storytelling.

Artwork Details

Date
1619
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
2865 × 4472 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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