The Walpole Immaculate Conception by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo. The Virgin Mary, dressed in white and blue, gazes upward as she is carried toward the light by a group of cherubs in a misty, atmospheric sky.

The Walpole Immaculate Conception

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo

1680 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A luminous Spanish Baroque masterpiece depicting the Virgin Mary ascending amidst a heavenly host of cherubs.

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Where it works

A bold work with active energy in walnut and cognac tones — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Dining Room
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Rich brown, Charcoal black, Soft sage

About the piece

Created circa 1680, this work is a quintessential example of Bartolomé Esteban Murillo's 'misty' style. The painting captures a moment of divine grace, using a rich, warm palette and masterful chiaroscuro to emphasize the purity of the central figure as she is surrounded by a playful and energetic celestial host.

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