A statue of the Virgin Mary on a gold framed pedestal, held up by 3 small angels or cherubs. She wears a white gown and a blue cloak, around which her long brown hair cascades. She gazes downward, and her hands are crossed in front of her chest.
Virgin of the #ImmaculateConception, c. 1690–1706, by #LuisaRoldán ( #LuisaIgnaciaRoldán; Spanish, 1652–1706). Recently acquired by the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, emuseum.mfah.org/objects/1657... #womenartists #artherstory #SolemnityoftheImmaculateConception #FeastoftheImmaculateConception