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Attributes of the Virgin

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a female figure standing in an elevated posture with arms outstretched, holding a cloak that drapes around and below her. She has a serene expression, long hair, a long gown, and a halo effect around her head. There is a crescent moon under her feet and cherubic figures around her. Smaller figures on clouds are engaged in various activities, while others above play musical instruments or hold objects. The background is filled with stylized clouds and additional figures. At the bottom, there is a landscape with a tree and a person looking up toward the central figure. Latin text at the bottom identifies the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1633/1634
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2222 × 3361 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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