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Mary Magdalene [verso]

Biagio Pupini

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a standing woman turned slightly to her right, looking down. She has delicate facial features and long hair. She is wearing flowing robes and holds a vessel on a pedestal. In the background, there is a hint of a natural environment and another figure seated near shrubs. The artwork is done in a brown wash, emphasizing textures and shading.

Artwork Details

Date
in or after 1524
Medium
brush and brown ink with brown wash heightened in white over black chalk
Dimensions
3082 × 4350 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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