Annunciation to the Virgin
1660 - 1680
Murillo brings a heavenly touch to this classic Baroque scene, filling the upper half of the canvas with a swirling cloud of chubby, playful cherubs and a descending white dove. Below, the Virgin Mary kneels in humble surprise, her hands crossed over her chest, while the angel Gabriel gestures dramatically toward the heavens, holding a bouquet of pure white lilies. The warm, golden light flooding the room perfectly captures the Spanish Baroque style's love for emotional drama and divine intervention, making a quiet moment of prayer feel like a spectacular celestial event.