The Immaculate Conception
1670 Museo del Prado
About this artwork
This oil on canvas depicts the Virgin Mary ascending into heaven, surrounded by cherubs and supported by a crescent moon. It is a quintessential example of Murillo's religious compositions from his mature period.
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Murillo was the most celebrated painter of the Immaculate Conception in 17th-century Spain, creating numerous versions that defined the iconography for generations. This specific depiction emphasizes the 'Tota Pulchra' aspect, focusing on the divine beauty and purity of the Virgin as she rises towards the heavens.
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The Immaculate Conception
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, 1670
