Virgin of the Immaculate Conception
1710/20
Medium
Wood
Dimensions
H.: 111.8 cm (44 in.)
Classification
large scale
Department
Painting and Sculpture of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
10022
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Art Institute of Chicago's Department of Painting and Sculpture of Europe, Antonio Maragliano's *Virgin of the Immaculate Conception* (ca. 1710–20) stands as a luminous example of Genoese Baroque sculpture. Carved from wood to a height of 111.8 cm (44 in.), this large-scale figure captures the Virgin Mary in her immaculate state—free from original sin—a devotional theme deeply cherished in Catholic Italy during the early 18th century. Maragliano, a leading sculptor from Genoa, masterfully crafted such works for churches and private chapels, blending spiritual fervor with dramati...