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Half-Length of Mary Magdalene [verso]

Federico Barocci

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a drawing of a woman's upper body. She is positioned with her body slightly turned to the side and her head tilted downward with her eyes closed. Her facial features are softly sketched, with long hair flowing down her shoulders. She appears unclothed, with her upper torso and arms visible. Her left arm is drawn holding an ornate vase or container against her body. The background is a plain, textured surface, possibly a blue-tinted parchment.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1565/1567
Medium
black chalk heightened with white on blue paper
Dimensions
3355 × 4327 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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