The Immaculate Conception Poster

The painting depicts the Virgin Mary elevated above a globe, standing on a crescent moon, symbolising her purity and divine status. Beneath her feet, a dark sphere contains a serpent, representing evil and original sin, which she triumphantly crushes. Mary’s serene gaze and flowing robes—red symbolising love and sacrifice, and a blue mantle representing purity—highlight her spiritual grace. Two cherubs accompany her: one looking upward, emphasizing her heavenly importance, and another holding a laurel wreath, a symbol of victory and eternal life. The composition features dynamic swirling clouds and radiant light, creating a sense of movement and divine presence typical of Rubens’ Baroque style.