Frontispiece for The Rules of the Order of Our Lady

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a religious figure, resembling the Virgin Mary, standing in an elevated position surrounded by clouds and small angels or cherubs. She has a serene expression, delicate features, long hair, and is wearing flowing robes. A halo surrounds her head. The background features clouds and angels, giving a heavenly appearance. The scene is framed with an ornate border, and there is text in French mentioning the Congregation of Notre-Dame and the Jesuits below.