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The Immaculate Conception
The painting presents an allegorical depiction of the Immaculate Conception, showing the Madonna surrounded by symbols of purity and divinity. Velázquez uses strong chiaroscuro and intense colors, characteristic of the Baroque, to emphasize the mystical atmosphere of the presentation.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Diego Velázquez
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Date of birth and death
Baptised on 6 June 1599 – Died 6 August 1660
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Natinality
Spanish
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Style
Baroque
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Significant works
The Surrender of Breda, Rokeby Venus, Portrait of Innocent X, Las Meninas, Las Hilanderas
Information about the work
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Year:
1619
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Execution technique:
Oil on canvas
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Location:
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
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Theme:
religious painting, Marian devotion, allegory
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The work expresses the mystery of spiritual purity and divine grace, celebrating the Catholic Church dogma about original sin and the unique conception of Mary.
The key to interpreting the work
During the analysis, pay attention to the symbolism of the surroundings, the use of light, and composition that blend realism with the spirituality of Baroque painting.See other works by this artist
The Virgin appearing to St Ildephonsus and giving him a robe
- Artist: Diego Velázquez
- Year: 1620
