Artwork
The Immaculate Conception
The Immaculate Conception is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Bartolomé Esteban Murillo. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, 'The Immaculate Conception', is a representation of the Virgin Mary by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, a prominent Spanish Baroque painter from Seville.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary ascending on clouds, surrounded by angels, illustrating the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception, a significant theme in 17th-century Spanish art and Marian devotion.
Technique & Style
Murillo's skill with light and color is evident in the work, characterized by soft, gentle scenes, reflecting his training in Seville and the influence of contemporary art.
History & Provenance
The painting is likely from Murillo's later period or shortly after, and may be related to other versions of 'The Immaculate Conception', such as the one at the Dayton Art Institute.
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Artist & collection
Artist
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.
