The Immaculate Conception
1784 Museo del Prado
About this artwork
This oil painting depicts the Virgin Mary standing on a globe surrounded by cherubs, with God the Father appearing in the clouds above. It was executed by Goya in 1784 and is currently held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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While Goya is often remembered for his dark, unsettling paintings later in life, this work shows his mastery of religious commissions during his early career. It demonstrates the lighter, more traditional palette he utilized before his illnesses and experiences in the Peninsular War drastically shifted his artistic focus toward the macabre and satirical.
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The Immaculate Conception
Francisco Goya, 1784
