Curator’s note

Penitent Magdalene

Ribera's image of the penitent Mary Magdalene, gazing heavenward in repentance with flowing hair and soft light. Even within dramatic chiaroscuro, the work renders her emotion and piety with tenderness.

Source: Arterra 큐레이션

Date: 1641
Medium: canvas

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ArtistJusepe de Ribera (called Lo Spagnoletto)PeriodBaroque CountrySpain MuseumMuseo del Prado

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