The Immaculate Conception (Joachim en Anna receiving the Virgin Mary from God the Father) c. 1757 - 1759
painting, oil-paint
portrait
venetian-painting
allegory
baroque
painting
oil-paint
figuration
oil painting
history-painting
rococo
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo's "The Immaculate Conception (Joachim en Anna receiving the Virgin Mary from God the Father)" (c. 1757-1759) is a captivating depiction of the Virgin Mary's ascension to heaven. The painting showcases Tiepolo's signature Rococo style, characterized by swirling clouds, delicate brushstrokes, and an ethereal atmosphere. God the Father, positioned at the top, extends his arms towards Mary, who is enveloped in a cloud of angels, as her parents, Joachim and Anna, gaze upwards with reverence. The scene is imbued with divine light, creating a sense of awe and wonder. This artwork is a testament to Tiepolo's mastery of the Rococo style and a moving portrayal of a key Christian dogma.
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This is a study for a large altarpiece. It is an unusual variant on the theme of the Immaculate Conception (the doctrine that the Virgin Mary was conceived without original sin), in which Mary is shown being sent by god directly from heaven to her parents. Tiepolo was among the earliest painters to execute oil-sketches as independent works in which the richness and brilliance of his brushwork and colouring could be fully enjoyed.
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