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Immaculate Conception. Colonial school. 18th century
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465
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Immaculate Conception. Colonial school. 18th century
See original version (Spanish)
Estimate €1,200 - €1,600
Voluntary lot
Description
Immaculate Conception. Colonial school. 18th century
Oil on canvas. Dimensions 83 x 59 cm. An image of the Immaculate Conception situated on the terrestrial globe and surrounded by cherubs amidst radiant clouds. The Marian figure appears enveloped in ample white and blue drapery billowing in an upward motion that emphasises her celestial nature. The composition follows the iconographic models developed by the Hispanic Baroque tradition, incorporating symbolic attributes linked to Mary’s purity and her status as conceived without sin. The delicate contrasts between the flesh tones, the golden hues of the background, and the intensity of the mantle create a visually striking devotional effect. The technique reveals a popular style with a strong spiritual charge and remarkable narrative effectiveness. The work is fully integrated within the religious art of the 18th century, reflecting the widespread devotion to the Immaculate Conception in the Hispanic territories.
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About the sale
GRAND SUMMER AUCTION OF HAUTE ÉPOQUE AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
Auction location
Auction time
06/29/2026 at 4:00 AM
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