The Virgin of the Rosary
1677 Dulwich Picture Gallery
About this artwork
This oil on canvas depicts the Virgin Mary seated and holding the Christ Child, who clutches a rosary. It is a quintessential example of Murillo's late Baroque period, characterized by soft modeling and a celestial atmosphere.
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Bartolomé Esteban Murillo was renowned during his lifetime for his ability to capture the tenderness of religious subjects, a style known as 'estilo vaporoso' or 'vaporous style' due to the ethereal, soft-edged quality of his figures. This particular painting exemplifies his influence in 17th-century Seville, where his works became highly sought after by both the church and private collectors for their emotional resonance and approachable humanity.
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The Virgin of the Rosary
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, 1677
