1659
oil
canvas
From the collection of Samuel H. Kress Collection
The Virgin of the Annunciation is a 1659 oil by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, depicting Eye, held at Samuel H. Kress Collection.
This painting depicts a woman with long, brown hair and a pink dress, holding a blue cloth in her hands. She is positioned in front of a dark background, with her head turned slightly to the left. The woman's facial expression is calm and serene, with a subtle hint of sadness in her eyes. Her hands are clasped together in front of her, holding the blue cloth, which appears to be a symbol of her devotion. The painting is a beautiful representation of the Virgin Mary, and its use of chiaroscuro and impasto techniques creates a sense of depth and texture. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, 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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