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The Assumption of the Virgin

Jean Waldor after Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting featuring a heavenly ascension scene with figures and angels. In the artwork, a crowned figure is elevated above on a cluster of clouds, surrounded by a host of cherubic angels. Several angels are depicted playing musical instruments or in acts of adoration or flight. Below, earthly figures gather around a central altar-like structure, displaying a range of emotional postures and gestures. The border of the painting includes Latin text. The artwork is created in the style of Jacques Callot.

Artwork Details

Date
1628
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2577 × 3904 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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