Virgin And Child In Glory

Bartolomé Estebán Murillo
Artist Bartolomé Estebán Murillo
Date 1670s
Medium Oil on canvas
Collection Museo del Prado
Copyright Public domain. Free for personal & commercial use.

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About the Artist

Bartolomé Estebán Murillo
Spanish (1618–1682)
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, a pivotal figure in the Spanish Baroque movement, was baptized on January 1, 1618, in Seville, and passed away on April 3, 1682. As the youngest of fourteen siblings, Murillo was born into a family with artistic connections, his mother hailing from a lineage of silversmiths and painters. His father, a prosperous barber and surgeon, provided a comfortable upbringing, which included inheriting property rights that afforded Murillo financial stability. Murillo's artistic journey began under the influence of late naturalism, gradually embracing the full Baroque style, with his work occasionally hinting at the Rococo through unique iconographic creations like the Immaculate Conception and the Good Shepherd as a child. A central figure in the Sevillian school, Murillo's influence extended well into the 18th century through his numerous disciples. Unlike his contemporaries, he balanced religious commissions for Seville's churches and private devotion with a sustained interest in genre painting, making him one of Spain's most celebrated artists abroad. His reputation was such that Joachim von Sandrart included a brief, albeit embellished, biography of Murillo in his 1683 work, highlighting Murillo's international acclaim.

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Bartolomé Esteban Murillo’s ‘Virgin and Child in Glory’ is a radiant depiction of divine tenderness, where the Virgin Mary cradles the infant Jesus against a luminous golden sky. The figures seem to float effortlessly, bathed in a soft, celestial light that highlights their serene expressions and delicate drapery. Murillo’s mastery of color and composition draws the viewer into an intimate moment, blending earthly warmth with heavenly grace. The child’s playful gesture, reaching toward his mother, adds a touch of humanity to the sacred scene, while cherubs swirl around them like whispers of joy.

What makes this painting stand out is Murillo’s ability to balance grandeur with intimacy—the heavenly setting feels both awe-inspiring and deeply personal. The Virgin’s gentle gaze and the child’s innocent curiosity create an emotional resonance that transcends time. Layers of symbolism, from the golden hues representing divinity to the tender interaction between mother and son, invite contemplation. Unlike many religious works of the era, Murillo avoids stiffness, infusing the scene with life and movement, as if capturing a fleeting moment of celestial harmony.

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