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El Greco: The Immaculate Conception

El Greco ca. 1541 – 1614

The Immaculate Conception

oil on canvas — ca. 1610 Museum Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection, Lugano Twitter Share on Twitter

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This work is linked to Luke 1:28

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Also known as The Virgin of the Immaculate Conception. According to a catholic dogma, Mary was born free of the original sin that all others carry from the moment they are born: the heritage of the Fall of Man.

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