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This is a drawing of a religious scene inside a chapel. The image depicts a detailed interior with an altar in the background adorned with tall candlesticks and a central religious icon or sculpture. The foreground has several figures in flowing garments, gesturing and positioned in various stances. Some crutches are placed on the floor. The figures are intricately detailed with careful attention to drapery and texture. There is also an inscription in Italian below the image.
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This is a drawing of a religious scene inside a chapel. The image depicts a detailed interior with an altar in the background adorned with tall candlesticks and a central religious icon or sculpture. The foreground has several figures in flowing garments, gesturing and positioned in various stances. Some crutches are placed on the floor. The figures are intricately detailed with careful attention to drapery and texture. There is also an inscription in Italian below the image.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Antonia

Jacques Callot after Matteo Rosselli

Date
1619
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet ([irreg.] trimmed to plate mark): 13.1 × 8.1 cm (5 3/16 × 3 3/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1969.15.322
Credit line
R.L. Baumfeld Collection
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Miracles of Our Lady of the Annunciation, Florence

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Seated figure
  • Woman
  • Figures
  • Writing

NGA object ID 51475. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.