Artwork
Saint Mary Magdalene
Saint Mary Magdalene is an ink print by the Baroque artist Raffaello Schiaminossi. It dates from 1605 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Saint Mary Magdalene is a 1605 etching on laid paper by Raffaello Schiaminossi, representing a revered female figure in a contemplative pose.
Subject & Meaning
The etching portrays Saint Mary Magdalene, identifiable by her traditional attributes: a long robe, a vessel (likely containing ointment), and a devotional posture. Her covered head and raised right hand convey reverence and prayer.
Technique & Style
Executed in etching, the work features a simple, striped background that contrasts with the detailed, draped figure, drawing focus to the subject. While the description mentions dramatic lighting characteristic of the Baroque, this aspect is not overtly evident in the described composition.
History & Provenance
Created in 1605 by Raffaello Schiaminossi, specific provenance details (ownership history) are not provided in the available information.
Context
Although the etching's style is associated with the Baroque movement, it lacks the pronounced dramatic lighting typical of the era, as seen in works by Caravaggio and Rembrandt. Instead, it emphasizes simplicity and contemplation.
Legacy
The etching's impact or influence on subsequent artistic works is not detailed in the provided information, highlighting a gap in the recorded legacy of this specific piece.
Artist & collection
Margaret of Austria on Horseback
Margaret of Austria Being Carried in a Chaise
The Betrothal of Margaret of Austria to Philip III, King of Spain![The Betrothal of Margaret of Austria to Philip III, King of Spain [verso], by Raffaello Schiaminossi](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/raffaello-schiaminossi--the-betrothal-of-margaret-of-austria-to-philip-iii-king-of-s--509229b9feb3b80f-w320.webp)
The Betrothal of Margaret of Austria to Philip III, King of Spain [verso]
Margaret of Austria Receiving the Homage of Cardinals and Prelates
Bust of the Virgin
Margaret of Austria Giving Audience to a Nobleman![Margaret of Austria Giving Audience to a Nobleman [verso], by Raffaello Schiaminossi](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/raffaello-schiaminossi--margaret-of-austria-giving-audience-to-a-nobleman-verso--86ac2347af277f00-w320.webp)
Margaret of Austria Giving Audience to a Nobleman [verso]
