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The Ecstasy of Mary Magdalene

François van Bossuit

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a reclining female figure with long flowing hair, dressed in a draped garment. Beside her is a skull next to a crucifix. At the upper right, a cluster of cherubic faces is carved among clouds. The sculpture is made from ivory-white material and mounted within a dark, polished wooden frame.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1680
Medium
ivory
Dimensions
21235 × 15168 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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