Artwork
Hl. Maria Magdalena
Hl. Maria Magdalena is an unspecified painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Nicolas Régnier. It dates from 1657 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum. Hl.
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Overview
Hl. Maria Magdalena is a 1657 painting by Nicolas Régnier, a Flemish artist associated with the Caravaggesque movement. The work is a representation of Mary Magdalene and is held in the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Mary Magdalene seated, lost in contemplation, with symbols of her devotion: a skull, book, and cross. Her downward gaze and somber surroundings evoke a reflective atmosphere, underscoring her spiritual introspection.
Technique & Style
Régnier's use of chiaroscuro, evident in the contrast between the dark background and the subject's colorful attire, creates a sense of depth. The artist's attention to detail in the subject's clothing and expression adds to the overall somber mood.
History & Provenance
Nicolas Régnier, born in the Spanish Netherlands, trained in Antwerp before working in Italy. His work, including Hl. Maria Magdalena, reflects his association with the Flemish Baroque period and the Caravaggesque movement.
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Artist
Nicolas Régnier (1591–1667), known in Italy as Niccolò Renieri, was a painter, art dealer and art collector from the County of Hainaut, a French-speaking part of the Spanish Netherlands.
