The Immaculate Conception

"The Immaculate Conception" . 18" x 14" . oil on linen
© 2014 kay eneim
not for sale

The Blessed Virgin Mary... The Immaculate Conception... stands tall in her power to crush evil which, by God's command, must remain under her feet.

I posted a 'work in progress' of this painting earlier here...
... and am still looking for the name of the painter who originally painted this composition... a composition I have altered a tad.

Work in Progress - The Blessed Virgin Mary

a work in progress

Work in Progress . 'Blessed Virgin Mary' . 18" x 14" . oil on linen panel
© 2012 kay eneim

This image was first pointed out to me by my sister several years ago. At the time, I didn't think to make note of the original painter or the name of the painting, and I haven't been able to find the printed image she gave me. I do have it on my computer... thank goodness.

I would like to know the history of it... if anyone can help me with that I would greatly appreciate it!

Of Barocci's 'Immaculate Conception'

"Of Barocci's 'Immaculate Conception'". 24" x 20". oil on linen panel

© 2012 kay eneim

... recently completed... a larger piece and adaptation of 'Immaculate Conception', circa 1575, by the Italian Renaissance painter, Federico Barocci, (1526 - 1612).

Barocci was a very influential artist of his time and a leading painter of altarpieces in the 1500's.

Ave Cor Mariae!

Feast of The Immaculate Conception

'Of Murillo's Immaculate Conception' . 20 x 13.5 . oil on linen panel .

copyright © kay eneim 2006

Today is the feast of The Immaculate Conception. As the angel Gabriel at the moment of the Annunciation saluted her, 'Hail Mary, full of grace!' we honor our Blessed Mother. She was conceived without the stain of original sin, making her the spotless tabernacle for Our Lord's coming.

As a side note... I am sorry I have had little new work to show you for the past six months. I have been recovering from a back injury, but it is, at last, so much better... I pray I have something new to show you soon.

Happy feast day!

Feast of the Birth of the Blessed Mother

"Barocci's 'The Immaculate Conception' . 5" x 3" . oil on linen panel

copyright © kay eneim 2010

Today is a great day!... the birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

I painted this little sketch as an adaptation study, taken from a wonderful painting done by Barocci titled 'The Immaculate Conception'. I have begun to paint this version in a larger scale.

Murillo's Immaculate Conception

" Murillo's 'Immaculate Conception' "

oil on linen panel . 20 x 13 . 2008

copyright © kay eneim 2008

Bartolome Esteban Murillo (1618-1682)

was the youngest of fourteen children.

To make a living as a young man,

he painted 'sargas', cheap paintings

on rough canvas sold at country fairs

and shipped to America by traders.

This is how he gained a reputation in Spain

for the later commissions he was given.

Murillo's images of Our Lady are some of my favorites.

This painting I began in 2005.

I would put it aside from time to time

and finally completed it last year.

It was painted with the aid of the silent teacher,

Murillo, one of the masters of old.

Ave Cor Mariae!