Artwork
The Penitent Mary Magdalene
The Penitent Mary Magdalene is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1632 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
The Penitent Mary Magdalene is a 1632 artwork by 2906_person, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The artwork depicts Mary Magdalene in a state of penitence, conveyed through a serious facial expression, shadowed eyes, and a slight frown. Her clasped, tense hands further emphasize a prayerful or remorseful posture.
Technique & Style
The black-and-white image features uneven lighting, with pronounced contrasts between dark and bright areas. The overall clarity is compromised by blurriness in certain spots.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1632, the work's provenance is traced to its current location at the Museum of Ethnography, though specific historical movements or influences are not immediately discernible from the provided details.
Context
Traditionally, Mary Magdalene is often depicted in art as a figure of repentance. This piece aligns with such representations, inviting comparison with other artworks featuring the subject.
Artist & collection
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Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
