The Penitent Magdalen, by Janssens (1620, c.)

Title

Description

This image represents Mary Magdalen sitting looking up and surrounded by objects and fruits. Among these objects, we can find a crucifix on her left hand, a chalice oh her right side and a skull, she is resting her right arm on. The skull appears with no gender traits. In the image, there is physical continuity between the skull and her own body and head.

Creator

Janssens, Abraham (c. 1575-1632)

Source

Mount Holyoke College Art Museum, Massachusetts, US.
https://artmuseum.mtholyoke.edu/object/penitent-magdalene

Archived in:
https://web.archive.org/web/20201022073752/https://artmuseum.mtholyoke.edu/object/penitent-magdalene

Date

1620, c.

Format

Oil on panel.
Dimensions: 148.6 × 121.9 cm