Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1618–1682) (after) - The Immaculate Conception

- Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (after), "The Immaculate Conception, 1665". Giclée print on heavyweight smooth matte paper (approx. 300gsm - refers to paper thickness/density).

Embossed stamp

Stamp on the verso.

- Condition: excellent. Never framed, never exposed.

Size: 42.5 x 55.5 cm.

- Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617–1682) is one of the most important masters of the Spanish Baroque and a central figure of the Golden Age of Spanish painting. Celebrated for his luminous palette, gentle realism and emotional accessibility, Murillo achieved exceptional success both in religious and devotional painting and in genre scenes. His works remain highly sought after on the international art market, with strong institutional presence and sustained demand among collectors of Old Masters, classical art and museum-quality works.

Created around 1665, La Inmaculada Concepción is one of Murillo’s most iconic themes and a defining image of Catholic visual culture. The Virgin is depicted with a serene, youthful beauty, softly illuminated against a warm celestial background and surrounded by cherubs, standing upon the crescent moon. Murillo’s delicate handling of light, subtle flesh tones and flowing drapery creates a sense of spiritual elevation and harmony, transforming theological doctrine into an emotionally resonant and visually captivating composition. This model became so influential that Murillo’s interpretation of the Immaculate Conception effectively set the standard for generations of artists.

From a collecting and market perspective, Murillo stands alongside other Old Master giants such as Diego Velázquez, Francisco de Zurbarán, Jusepe de Ribera and El Greco, while also appealing to collectors who bridge classical and modern tastes those interested in names like Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Rubens or even later icons such as Goya. In contemporary collecting contexts, Murillo’s works are frequently associated with searches related to religious art, Baroque interiors, museum-style decoration, historic European painting and timeless figurative beauty, making them highly visible across diverse categories.

La Inmaculada Concepción embodies the enduring appeal of Murillo’s art: spiritual elegance, technical refinement and universal beauty. Its serene presence, historical importance and symbolic power resonate strongly with today’s collectors, including those who also seek modern and contemporary masters such as Pablo Picasso, Mark Rothko, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol or Banksy. In curated interiors and private collections, Murillo’s timeless Baroque vision dialogues naturally with both classical and contemporary art.