Artwork
St. Mary Magdalene hunting before her conversion
St. Mary Magdalene hunting before her conversion is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Master of the Legend of the Magdalene. It dates from 1520 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
This painting, created in 1520, is the work of the Master of the Legend of the Magdalene, an anonymous Early Netherlandish artist. It is a representative example of Northern Renaissance art and is currently housed in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts St. Mary Magdalene on horseback, accompanied by a female attendant, before her conversion. The surrounding scenes show various activities, including prayer and labor, and may be related to her narrative.
Technique & Style
The artist's style is characterized by detailed costume rendering and clear narrative. The composition features a central figure amidst smaller scenes, set against a busy, detailed landscape with buildings and trees.
History & Provenance
The Master of the Legend of the Magdalene was active from around 1483 to 1527, and this painting is part of his religious oeuvre.
Artist & collection
Artist
Master of the Legend of the Magdalene
The Master of the Legend of the Magdalen (sometimes called the Master of the Magdalen Legend) was an Early Netherlandish painter active from circa 1483 to 1527.
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