murillo virgin rosary Dimensions (inches):36 x 24" both enveloped in brushstrokes of

both enveloped in brushstrokes of yellows

blending historical and modern elements into a harmonious composition

street lamps

one hand in his pocket

Painting Idyll at the Sea painted by Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida

murillo virgin rosary Dimensions (inches):36 x 24" both enveloped in brushstrokes ofThe 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.