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The Immaculate Conception
The Immaculate Conception is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Jusepe de Ribera. It dates from 1601 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Overview
The Immaculate Conception is a painting created by Jusepe de Ribera in 1601 using oil paint. It is an early example of Italian Baroque art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary standing on a crescent moon, surrounded by angels and cherubs, with her hands crossed over her chest. She wears a white robe and blue cloak, set against a yellow background with clouds and a dark landscape below, evoking a mood of serenity and devotion.
Technique & Style
Ribera's use of oil paint contributes to the overall Baroque style of the work, characteristic of his period.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the collection of the Museo del Prado. It is one of the works that establish Ribera as a major figure in Spanish Baroque painting, alongside artists such as Francisco de Zurbarán, Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, and Diego Velázquez.
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Artist
Jusepe de Ribera (Valencian: ; baptised 17 February 1591 – 3 November 1652) was a Spanish painter and printmaker.
The Immaculate Conception
The Immaculate Conception
The Immaculate Conception
The Immaculate Conception
The Immaculate Conception
The Immaculate Conception
The Immaculate Conception
The Immaculate Conception
The Immaculate Conception
The Immaculate Conception
The Immaculate Conception
The Immaculate Conception