The Burial of the Virgin

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image features several figures surrounding a person lying on their back. Most figures are standing around the supine figure. The central person is horizontal, with only their face and upper body visible. They have a halo around their head and are covered with a cloth. The surrounding male figures have halos above their heads and wear long robes. One figure seems to be holding a book. The setting appears to be inside a cave or enclosed area with light streaming down from above. In the background, angels are shown among clouds.