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The Penitent Magdalene

Francesco Villamena after Francesco Vanni

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an upper body view of a person turned towards the right, with their head slightly bowed forward and their right hand placed over their chest. The person has long, flowing hair and is wearing draped clothing resembling robes. Surrounding the person are a cherub in the upper left, a crucifix with a figure to the right, a skull, foliage, and an intricately patterned background creating a radiant halo effect around the person's head.

Artwork Details

Date
first quarter 17th century
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3254 × 4166 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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