Artwork
Hl. Magdalena
Hl. Magdalena is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Unknown. It dates from 1530 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. Hl.
About this work
Overview
Hl. Magdalena is a painting depicting a serene woman, identified by her attributes as Saint Magdalene. The composition focuses on the subject, set against a dark background that accentuates her presence.
Subject & Meaning
The woman, Saint Magdalene, is portrayed with a calm demeanor, wearing a simple white collar and a dark, flowing robe. She holds a small, round object, likely a jar, symbolizing her association with anointing oils, a key element in her biblical narrative.
Technique & Style
The painting employs chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, to create a three-dimensional effect. Soft lighting on the subject's skin and clothes enhances the sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's attention to her face.
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
