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Death of the Magdalene

Follower of Francesco Fontebasso

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a figure surrounded by cherubs and angels. The central figure is sleeping peacefully, holding a cross, while cherubs and angels play various instruments around them. The background includes rocky formations and delicate plant life.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
pen and brown ink, brush and brown ink, and brown wash, heightened with white, on prepared laid paper
Dimensions
3278 × 4366 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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