The Immaculate Conception

Guido Reni’s ‘The Immaculate Conception’ measures over 8 feet high. Painted in 1627, it depicts the Virgin Mary surrounded by cherubs. The work is oil on canvas. New York.

The paint is applied smoothly, with a focus on Mary’s serene expression. The background is a soft blue, contrasting with the vibrant white of her robes.

The painting was acquired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1959 through the Victor Wilbour Memorial Fund.

Reni was based in Bologna but worked also in Rome and Naples. His paintings often featured religious themes, executed with a classical style.

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/437423

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