Artwork
Saint Mary Magdalene
Saint Mary Magdalene is an oil painting by the Realist artist Gebhard Flatz. It dates from 1888 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
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Overview
The painting Saint Mary Magdalene is an oil-on-canvas work created by Austrian artist Gebhard Flatz in 1888. It is a representative example of a religious-themed painting from the Realism movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Mary Magdalene kneeling in a rocky landscape, surrounded by symbols of her devotion, including a skull, book, and cross. Her upward gaze and halo signify her spiritual contemplation.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro and impasto techniques adds depth and texture to the painting, emphasizing the central figure. The contrast between light and dark areas creates a sense of volume and draws the viewer's attention to Mary Magdalene.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at the Kunsthistorisches Museum. Gebhard Flatz, associated with the Nazarene movement, created the work in 1888.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Johann Gebhard Flatz (11 June 1800 in Wolfurt – 19 May 1881 in Bregenz) was an Austrian painter of the Nazarene movement.
