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The artist employs a characteristic palette of soft whites and deep blues for the Virgin's garments, which contrast against the warm, golden light emanating from the upper reaches of the canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMurillo is recognised for his ability to blend religious themes with a human quality. The cherubs, depicted with varied expressions and playful movements, add a sense of life to the scene. His technique involves fluid brushwork and a mastery of sfumato, which softens the transitions between the figures and the surrounding space. This approach creates a sense of depth and ethereal movement, typical of his mature period in Seville. The composition is balanced, with the Virgin positioned centrally, drawing the viewer's eye through the upward trajectory of her form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work reflects the Counter-Reformation ideals prevalent in 17th-century Spain, where religious art aimed to inspire devotion through emotional and accessible imagery. Murillo avoids the harsh chiaroscuro seen in the works of his contemporaries, opting instead for a gentler, more luminous treatment of light. The result is a scene that feels both celestial and grounded in a tangible, physical reality. The fine art print reproduces these subtle gradations of tone and the delicate textures of the clouds, maintaining the atmospheric quality of the original oil painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/the-immaculate-conception-francisco-de-zurbaran\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Immaculate Conception by Francisco de Zurbarán\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/christ-after-the-flagellation-contemplated-by-the-christian-soul-diego-velazquez\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eChrist After the Flagellation Contemplated by the Christian Soul by Diego Velázquez\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bartolomé Esteban Murillo","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59484508389711,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59484508488015,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59484508520783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59484508553551,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59484508586319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59484508619087,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59484508651855,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59484508684623,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59484508717391,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59484508750159,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59484508782927,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59484508815695,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Assumption-of-the-Virgin_Poster_CompositorV1_1794528754025.jpg?v=1794528793","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/the-assumption-of-the-virgin-bartolome-esteban-murillo","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}