20.75 in L x 19.5 in W
This is a vintage print on paper glued to a canvas.
The back has a label on the top that has important details about this piece and the original oil. The image titled, "Los Ninos de la concha" means the holy children with a shell.
It was originally painted in 1670-1675 as an oil on canvas by Bartolome Esteban Murillo. The original is present in Museo del Prado, Madrid.
This piece shows signs of age with some peeling on the central bottom area.
Although there is no specific Bible verse that recalls this moment, Murillo used his own inventiveness to bring life to some complex theological concepts. In this image, we see the Child Jesus smiling and pointing to a soft light that emanates from the golden mist formed by the clouds where angels can be seen. In the background, the stormy, dark clouds act as forshadowing for both children. On the cross of St. John, a ribbon waves with the inscription ECCE AGNUS DEI, which means Lamb of God. Thus placing a lamb at the foot of the Child Jesus highlights his duality.