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The Immaculate Conception

Giacomo Antonio Ponsonelli, c. 1700

National Galleries Scotland: National, Edinburgh

A standing figure of the Virgin Mary with her hands clasped across her breast. She stands on a cloud with two heads of cherubim encompassed by the horns of a crescent moon. This work displays Ponsonelli's virtuoso technique - the varied surface treatment provides flickering reflections to enhance the surging and billowing of the Virgin's draperies.

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Title of artwork, date

The Immaculate Conception, c. 1700

Date supported

2005

Medium and material

Marble

Dimensions

Height: 111 cm

Grant

80000

Total cost

240000

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