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The Immaculate Conception

José Antolínez

1670

oil

canvas

From the collection of Ashmolean Museum

Early Baroque Italian Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

The Immaculate Conception is a 1670 oil by José Antolínez, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Ashmolean Museum.

Who painted this?: José Antolínez
When & what style?: 1670 · Early Baroque Italian
Where can I see it?: Ashmolean Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a serene scene of the Virgin Mary surrounded by cherubs and angels. She is dressed in a white robe with a blue cloak draped over her shoulders, and her hands are clasped together in prayer. The background is a warm, golden hue, with a dove flying above her head. The cherubs and angels are arranged around her, some holding flowers or playing musical instruments. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of peace and devotion. For more information on the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up chiaroscuro.