1659
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The Immaculate Conception is a 1659 oil by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
In the painting, a woman with long dark hair stands in a white dress with a blue cloak, her hands clasped over her heart. She's surrounded by cherubs and a halo of light. The background is a warm, golden color. The woman's face is serene, and her eyes are cast upward. The cherubs around her are playful, with one holding a palm frond. The painting is rich in detail, with the artist's use of light and shadow creating a sense of depth. You might want to look up more works by the 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.
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