Title
The Penitent Magdalen, by Janssens (1620, c.)
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
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
Dimensions: 148.6 × 121.9 cm
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