The Immaculate Conception by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

The Immaculate Conception 1768

giovannibattistatiepolo

Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

charcoal art

oil painting

neo expressionist

acrylic on canvas

portrait head and shoulder

underpainting

christianity

mythology

painting painterly

virgin-mary

watercolor

christ

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo's "The Immaculate Conception" (1768) is a monumental Baroque masterpiece depicting the Virgin Mary ascending to heaven. The painting is notable for its dynamic composition, vibrant colors, and the intricate details of the celestial setting, including cherubs and a dove representing the Holy Spirit. The work is housed in the Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain.