Who created "Annunciation to the Virgin"?

Annunciation to the Virgin was created by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo in 1660 - 1680.

When was "Annunciation to the Virgin" created?

This artwork was created 1660 - 1680.

What medium is "Annunciation to the Virgin"?

Annunciation to the Virgin is oil on canvas.

Is "Annunciation to the Virgin" in the public domain?

Yes, Annunciation to the Virgin is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Annunciation to the Virgin

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo

1660 - 1680

Medium

oil on canvas

Dimensions

100; 9; 98

About this artwork

oil on canvas

Art Historical Context

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo's *Annunciation to the Virgin* (c. 1660–1680) captures a pivotal biblical moment: the angel Gabriel announcing to Mary that she will bear the Son of God. Painted during Spain's Golden Age, this oil on canvas reflects the Catholic Church's Counter-Reformation emphasis on devotional art, designed to inspire faith and emotion. Murillo, one of Seville's greatest Baroque masters, elevates the scene with his signature tenderness, often portraying sacred figures with a soft, almost ethereal realism that humanizes the divine. Murillo's masterful use of oil on canvas shines h...

About the Artist

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo · 1618–1682

Son of Gaspar Esteban, a barber-surgeon, and María Pérez. He was orphaned at the age of ten and brought up by his maternal uncle, who placed him as an apprentice with his relative Juan del Castillo, a painter in the Italian manner. He adopted the surname of his maternal grandmother, Elvira Murillo, and rarely signed or used that of his father. Comment on works: History; Portraits; Religious

Annunciation to the Virgin

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