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Mary Magdalene

Unknown , 1854

Mary Magdalene, by Unknown, unspecified, 1854
Mary Magdalene, by Unknown, unspecified, 1854

Mary Magdalene is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1854 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Overview

This painting is one of two fragments that together form a depiction of Mary Magdalene. It shows a young woman's face in close-up.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is Mary Magdalene, a religious figure, represented in an unconventional way as a double portrait. The two parts together create a full bust, with this panel showing her face.

Technique & Style

The painting focuses on the subject's facial expression, capturing a calm, melancholic mood. The artist has achieved a soft, gentle effect with a subtle glow on the subject's skin.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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