Artwork
Mary Magdalene repenting
Mary Magdalene repenting is an unspecified painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Frans Francken the Younger. It dates from 1621 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Mary Magdalene repenting' is a work by Frans Francken the Younger, created around 1621. It is a representative piece of the Flemish Baroque style.
Subject & Meaning
The artwork depicts Mary Magdalene in a state of penitence, a theme commonly explored in Counter-Reformation art. The scene conveys a moment of introspection and prayer.
Technique & Style
The painting features a dimly lit setting with a kneeling figure in a white robe and pink dress. A small table with a skull and other objects adds to the somber atmosphere, achieved through the use of chiaroscuro.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the National Museum in Warsaw, having been created by Frans Francken the Younger, a versatile Flemish painter active in Antwerp.
Artist & collection
Artist
Frans Francken the Younger (1581, Antwerp – 6 May 1642, Antwerp) was a Flemish painter and the best-known and most prolific member of the large Francken family of artists.
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