The Immaculate Conception
1650
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1650
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The Immaculate Conception is a 1650 oil by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting shows a woman surrounded by angels and light. She's dressed in blue and white, with a crown on her head. This work is interesting because it shows Murillo's skill with light and color, which was influenced by his training in Seville. He likely learned from other artists and was affected by the art of his time. Murillo's style is characterized by soft, gentle scenes like this one. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Murillo, Bartolomé Esteban.
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary, adorned in white with a blue mantle and a radiant halo, elevated on clouds supported by angels. It illustrates the Catholic doctrine of the Immaculate Conception, a subject frequently explored by Murillo during the 17th century, reflecting the era’s strong Marian devotion. The composition aligns with other versions of this theme by the artist, possibly dating to his late period or shortly after. Such religious imagery served as a means of intercession and spiritual instruction for viewers in the Baroque era.
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Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1655–1660) was an artist.
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