Artwork
Den hellige Magdalene tilbeder et foran hende stående kors
Den hellige Magdalene tilbeder et foran hende stående kors is an oil painting by Unknown. It is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. A somber oil painting depicts a woman in contemplation, held at the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
A somber oil painting depicts a woman in contemplation, held at the Statens Museum for Kunst.
Subject & Meaning
The woman, likely Mary Magdalene, is shown with clasped hands and an upward gaze, conveying reverence and quiet reflection. Her dark attire and the subdued background underscore the solemn mood.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro, using subtle shading to create depth in the dark background, while the subject's dark robe contrasts with a lighter undergarment.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
