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The Penitent Magdalene

Willem van Swanenburgh, after Abraham Bloemaert

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman sitting and leaning on her right arm, with her gaze directed upwards. She has long, flowing hair, wearing a loose garment and holding a jar. A small cross is to her right, and in front of her on the ground is a human skull surrounded by flowers. The background features a rocky landscape with tree branches, and a cloudy sky with an ethereal figure amidst the clouds.

Artwork Details

Date
1609
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3114 × 4729 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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