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The Birth of the Virgin, 1661 (oil on canvas)

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The Birth of the Virgin, 1661 (oil on canvas)

XIR899068 The Birth of the Virgin, 1661 (oil on canvas) by Murillo, Bartolome Esteban (1618-82); 185x360 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: La Naissance de la Vierge;
Commissioned for a Chapel in Seville Cathedral, Saint Mary of the See.
Mary newly born is bathed by servants helped by angels. Her mother, Saint Anne, rests on the bed with her father, Saint Joachim, beside her.); Spanish, out of copyright

Media ID 12944646

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Anne Chapel Golden Age Immaculate Conception Joachim Radiating Saint Anne Saint Joachim Servants Sevilla Seville Tympanum Cherub Cherubs Halo Newborn Parents


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This print showcases Bartolome Esteban Murillo's masterpiece, "The Birth of the Virgin" painted in 1661. The oil on canvas painting measures an impressive 185x360 cm and is housed in the prestigious Louvre Museum in Paris, France. Commissioned for a chapel in Seville Cathedral, this artwork is also known as "La Naissance de la Vierge". In this scene, Mary, just born, is being lovingly bathed by servants who are aided by celestial angels. Saint Anne, Mary's mother, rests on a bed while her father, Saint Joachim, stands beside her. The painting beautifully captures the tender moments of this sacred event. Murillo's Spanish Baroque style shines through with his meticulous attention to detail and use of golden hues that add warmth and radiance to the composition. The presence of cherubic angels with their wings gracefully spread adds an ethereal touch to the scene. The artist skillfully incorporates religious symbolism into every element of the painting - from halos illuminating divine figures to light radiating throughout the room. This depiction not only celebrates Mary's birth but also emphasizes her immaculate conception. "The Birth of the Virgin" serves as a testament to Murillo's mastery as well as his ability to convey profound religious narratives through art. It continues to inspire viewers with its beauty and spiritual significance centuries after its creation.

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