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The Ascension

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a circular depiction with a central figure elevated in the sky, arms outstretched above a group of people. The central figure has lightly sketched facial features and a halo, wearing long, flowing robes. The people on the ground wear robes and some have halos, showing various poses of worship and reverence. The background features a stylized sky with clouds.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1631
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
1766 × 1760 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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