The Annunciation, from "La Vie de La Sainte Vierge" (The Life of the Virgin)

ca. 1633

Not on view

This is the second version of the Annunciation for The Life of the Virgin series. It replaced the composition that had originally been intended for the series, Accession Number 40.52.84.

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Title: The Annunciation, from "La Vie de La Sainte Vierge" (The Life of the Virgin)
Series/Portfolio: La Vie de La Sainte Vierge
Artist: Jacques Callot (French, Nancy 1592–1635 Nancy)
Publisher: Israël Henriet (French, Nancy ca. 1590–1661 Paris)
Date: ca. 1633
Medium: Etching; second state of three (Lieure)
Dimensions: Sheet: 2 13/16 x 1 13/16 in. (7.2 x 4.6 cm)
Plate: 2 11/16 x 1 3/4 in. (6.9 x 4.4 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, by exchange, 1940
Object Number: 40.52.83
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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