The Immaculate Conception (Joachim en Anna receiving the Virgin Mary from God the Father) — Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo. Painted c. 1757 - c. 1759.

This is a study for a large altarpiece. It is an unusual variant on the theme of the Immaculate Conception (the doctrine that the Virgin Mary was conceived without original sin), in which Mary is shown being sent by god directly from heaven to her parents. Tiepolo was among the earliest painters to execute oil-sketches as independent works in which the richness and brilliance of his brushwork and colouring could be fully enjoyed.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Main building, 18th Century, European court art.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 26 × 49 cm

Print: 26 × 49 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200108011. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.