

Magdalena Poenitens (The Penitent Magdalene)
Johannes and Lucas van Doetechum after Pieter Bruegel the Elder
The image shows a detailed engraving of a mountainous landscape. Intricate line work depicts various elements such as mountain ridges, trees, buildings, a figure near a wooden shelter and a skull, rocks, a river, a path through a forest, a village nestled in cliffs, and castles and settlements on towering mountains. The color palette is monochromatic, in shades of sepia, giving the image an antique appearance with depth and detailed craftsmanship.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1555/1557
- Medium
- etching and engraving on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4704 × 3573 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
Palette