The Assumption of the Virgin

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a religious scene with a central figure rising on clouds surrounded by angelic and holy figures, amidst radiating light beams from above. The lower part of the drawing shows a group of figures with halos around an empty tomb, gesturing upwards. The details are etched with fine lines, capturing expressions and movements within the celestial event. The scene is rich in religious symbolism and composition, emphasizing the interaction between the heavenly and earthly realms.