Why it matters
The Virgin sits on a stone bench holding the infant Jesus, who stands with one foot on her leg; touching cheeks, they both gaze at the viewer in quiet devotion.
Did you know?
- It dates from about 1650–1655.
- It was previously in El Escorial and the Royal Palace of Madrid.
- It is also known as Our Lady of the Rosary.
Based on the Wikipedia article Our Lady of the Rosary (Murillo, Madrid) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
