Artwork

Extazul Mariei Magdalena

Extazul Mariei Magdalena, by anonim, 1650
Extazul Mariei Magdalena, by anonim, 1650

Extazul Mariei Magdalena is a print by the Baroque artist anonim. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.

About this work

Overview

Extazul Mariei Magdalena is a painting created by an anonymous artist around 1650.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman, likely Mary Magdalene, kneeling on rocky terrain, gazing upwards with a serious expression, accompanied by two winged putti holding a cross.

Technique & Style

The artist employs chiaroscuro, a technique characterized by strong contrasts between light and dark, to draw attention to the subject's face, while shadows obscure her robe and the background.

Artist & collection

Artist

anonim

This anonymous painter made small religious scenes with bold, flat colors and shaky lines, following old church traditions.