Artwork
magdalena gilding the symbols of the passion of Christ
magdalena gilding the symbols of the passion of Christ is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Alessandro Allori. It dates from 1591 and is held in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Magdalena Gilding the Symbols of the Passion of Christ is a 1591 painting by Alessandro Allori, a prominent figure in the late Mannerist Florentine school. The work is part of the Uffizi Gallery's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a contemplative Magdalena, identified by her attire, gently handling a white cloth alongside a golden cup encircled by a crown of thorns, filled with a red liquid, symbolizing her reverence for the Passion of Christ.
Technique & Style
Executed in the Mannerist style, the painting features characteristic attention to detail, evident in the intricate designs on the golden cup, and a sense of restrained emotion, conveyed through Magdalena's downward gaze and intertwined fingers.
History & Provenance
Created in 1591, the painting's history prior to its inclusion in the Uffizi Gallery's collection is not detailed here, highlighting the need for further research into its provenance.
Context
Emerging from the late Mannerist Florentine school, the work reflects the artistic and religious sensibilities of late 16th-century Florence, where religious themes were often infused with intense personal devotion.
Legacy
While the painting's direct influence or broader impact on art history is not explicitly outlined, it remains a significant example of Allori's oeuvre and Mannerist religious art, offering insights into the period's artistic and spiritual practices.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alessandro di Cristofano di Lorenzo del Bronzino Allori (Florence, 31 May 1535 – 22 September 1607) was an Italian painter of the late Mannerist Florentine school.
