1675
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
Mary and Child with Angels Playing Music is a 1675 oil by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, a Spanish Baroque Tenebrist work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.
In this painting, a woman sits with a baby on her lap, surrounded by angels playing musical instruments. The woman gently holds the baby's hand, while the angels look on with gentle expressions. The scene is set against a dark background, with the figures illuminated by a soft, golden light. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. The artist's skillful use of light and shadow adds a sense of warmth and intimacy to the scene. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
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.
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