Virgin and Child with a Rosary
c. 1650-1655 Museo del Prado
About this artwork
This devotional oil painting depicts the Virgin Mary tenderly embracing the Christ Child, who holds a rosary. It reflects the characteristic soft modeling and warm sentimentality prevalent in Murillo's religious works.
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Murillo was renowned during his lifetime for his ability to render religious figures with a human, approachable quality that resonated deeply with the Counter-Reformation ideals in Spain. His 'Virgin and Child' compositions were so popular that he became one of the most prolific and celebrated painters of his era, often referred to as a master of 'estilo vaporoso' or 'vaporous style' due to the soft edges and dreamlike quality of his later works.
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Virgin and Child with a Rosary
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, c. 1650-1655
