The Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, 18th century

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The Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, 18th century, Hispano-Philippine, Ivory, partly gilded and polychromed; Halo: silver; Eyes: glass, H. 10 in. ( cm), Sculpture-Miniature, The pose indicates the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception. A fuller rendering of the type would feature a crescent moon beneath her feet, following the iconography drawn from Revelation. The belief was embraced with particular enthusiasm in Spain and her colonial empire

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Size: 2677px × 3673px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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