The Virgin and Child with Saints by Bartolomé Estebán Murillo

The Virgin and Child with Saints c. 1665 - 1670

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gouache

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charcoal drawing

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possibly oil pastel

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charcoal art

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oil painting

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acrylic on canvas

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underpainting

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painting painterly

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watercolour illustration

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watercolor

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo’s *The Virgin and Child with Saints* (c. 1665-1670) showcases the Spanish Baroque artist’s characteristic use of light and color. The Virgin Mary and the Christ Child are depicted in a heavenly setting, surrounded by angels and cherubs, while four saints kneel below in adoration. Murillo’s masterful use of light creates a sense of divine radiance, emphasizing the holy figures and their heavenly aura. This painting demonstrates Murillo’s artistic virtuosity and devotion to religious themes.

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