The Inmaculate Conception with Jesuits

This composition rises upward, guiding the eye from earth to sky in a gentle arc of figures and light. At the center, the Virgin Mary floats calmly above the clouds, wrapped in blue and white, her expression serene and inward. Angels gather around her, while below, Jesuit saints and theologians look on with devotion, their gestures linking the human and the divine.

Painted by Juan Francisco de Aguilera, the work reflects the strong role of the Jesuit order in promoting the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception in Spain. The painting blends theology with emotion, using soft light, movement, and rich color to express spiritual ascent rather than strict narrative. It is meant to inspire contemplation and faith, presenting belief as something uplifting and shared, carried upward through community, learning, and devotion.