Artwork
Repentant Mary Magdalene
Repentant Mary Magdalene is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Giampietrino. It dates from 1525 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
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Overview
The Repentant Mary Magdalene is a painting executed in oil around 1525 by Giampietrino, a north Italian artist associated with Leonardo's circle.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Mary Magdalene, a biblical figure, seated with clasped hands and an upward gaze, conveying a sense of contemplation and introspection. Her nudity is partially veiled by her long, curly red hair.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, emphasizing the figure's face and hands. Strong contrasts between light and dark add drama and emotional intensity to the scene.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the State Hermitage Museum, having been created during the Mannerist period by Giampietrino, whose activity spanned from 1495 to 1549.
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Artist
Giampietrino, probably Giovanni Pietro Rizzoli (active 1495–1549), was a north Italian painter of the Lombard school and Leonardo's circle, succinctly characterized by S. J. Freedberg as an "exploiter of Leonardo's repertory."
