murillo virgin rosary Dimensions (inches):36 x 24" one hand in his pocket

one hand in his pocket

is a key work in Velázquez’s technical evolution

A light work with lots of color

blending historical and modern elements into a harmonious composition

murillo virgin rosary Dimensions (inches):36 x 24" one hand in his pocketThe work captures the religious devotion of the artist himself. Murillo was Catholic and belonged to the Brotherhood of the Rosary, who practiced the prayer of the holy rosary with special fervor. For this reason, the child can be seen holding one in his right hand. The pose of both is extremely sweet and gentle, which, combined with the beauty of the faces and the joyful serenity of the expressions, results in a sublime work, as few have been known.