In this devotional piece by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, two cherubs descend from heaven to place a floral crown on the young Virgin’s head, as her mother, St. Anne, looks on. Light is utilized perfectly to bring our gaze to the central figure of Mary, whose soft features glow with purity.
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Saint Anne Teaching the Virgin to Read, c.1655, Oil on CanvasBartolomé Esteban Murillo Spanish (1617 - 1682) |
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In this devotional piece by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, two cherubs descend from heaven to place a floral crown on the young Virgin’s head, as her mother, St. Anne, looks on. Light is utilized perfectly to bring our gaze to the central figure of Mary, whose soft features glow with purity. |
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