The Penitent Magdalen, by de Ribera (1650, c.)

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Title

The Penitent Magdalen, by de Ribera (1650, c.)

Description

This work represents the biblical figure of Mary Magdalene doing penance. She is portrayed with a red cloth and holding a skull with no visual gender traits on her left hand. Both the skull and her are facing the viewer.

Creator

de Ribera, Jusepe (1591-1652)

Date

1650, c.

Format

Oil on canvas.
Dimensions: Unknown

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