"The Immaculate Conception" by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (1696-1770)

The Immaculate Conception "To become the Mother of the Savior, Mary, 'was enriched by God with gifts appropriate to such a role'. The honoring of the Holy Virgin began from the time when the Archangel Gabriel greeted Her with the words: "Rejoice, O Blessed One, the Lord is with You! Blessed art Thou among women, and Blessed is the Fruit of Thy Womb" announcing to Her the mystery of the conception of the Son of God. Her virtues are Her great moral eminence, Her humility, great faith, patience, courage, obedience, love and dedication to God, and devotion to Her Divine Son.