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Assumption of the Virgin [L’Assomption]

Jacques Callot

Artwork Details

Assumption of the Virgin [L’Assomption]
Jacques Callot
etching on laid paper
3 7/8 x 3 in. (9.7 x 7.5 cm);3 7/8 x 3 1/16 in. (9.8 x 7.7 cm);3 9/16 x 2 13/16 in. (9 x 7 cm)
Gift of Professor Walter M. and Nesta R. Spink
2013/2.543

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Description

Subject Matter:

The Assumption of the Virgin Mary signifies the taking up of Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, into heaven.

Physical Description:

Saints below surrounding a stone pedestal with the inscription "Non est hic. Mat 28", with the Virgin Mary above in the clouds with arms spread out surrounded by smaller angels. At the bottom edge of the print is engraved (left) "Callot fecit" and (center right) "Israel ex. cum priuil. Reg.".

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