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Esquilache Immaculate Conception

Esquilache Immaculate Conception, by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, oil, 1645
Esquilache Immaculate Conception, by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, oil, 1645

Esquilache Immaculate Conception is an oil painting by the Spanish Baroque Tenebrist artist Bartolomé Esteban Murillo. It dates from 1645 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

The Esquilache Immaculate Conception is an oil on canvas painting created by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo between 1645 and 1655.

History & Provenance

The painting was initially acquired by Leopoldo de Gregorio, 1st Marquess of Esquilache, during his tenure as Spanish ambassador to Venice. It subsequently passed through several owners, including Cardinal Gregorio and Pope Pius VI, before being sold to the Hermitage Museum in 1842.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Bartolomé Esteban Murillo

Artist

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo ( mure-IL-oh, m(y)uu-REE-oh, Spanish:; late December 1617, baptised 1 January 1618 – 3 April 1682) was a Spanish Baroque painter.

Hermitage Museum

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Esquilache Immaculate Conception?

Esquilache Immaculate Conception was painted by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo in 1645.

Where can I see Esquilache Immaculate Conception?

Esquilache Immaculate Conception is held by Hermitage Museum.

What movement is Esquilache Immaculate Conception?

Esquilache Immaculate Conception is associated with Spanish Baroque Tenebrist.