Assumption of the Virgin [L'Assomption]

Accession Number
2013/2.543

Title
Assumption of the Virgin [L'Assomption]

Artist(s)
Jacques Callot

Artist Nationality
French (culture or style)

Medium & Support
etching on laid paper

Dimensions
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)

Credit Line
Gift of Professor Walter M. and Nesta R. Spink

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.".

Primary Object Classification
Print

Primary Object Type
intaglio print

Additional Object Classification(s)
Print

Collection Area
Western

Rights
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Keywords
Christianity
angels (spirits)
clouds
heaven
keys (hardware)
rituals (events)
saints

3 Related Resources

Christian New Testament
(Part of 3 Learning Collections)
Death and Dying
(Part of 8 Learning Collections)
Occult Mysticism in Western Art
(Part of 4 Learning Collections)

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