Italian school (XVII) - Santa Maria Maddalena Penitente
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Santa Maria Maddalena Penitente, a 17th‑century Italian Rococo oil painting on canvas, attributed to the Italian School, Italy, 72 by 64 cm, unsigned and requiring restoration.
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Ancient painting, oil on canvas, depicting Saint Mary Magdalene the Penitent, attributable to the Italian School of the 17th century (Seicento).
The work fully participates in the rich Baroque iconographic tradition devoted to the Saint, portrayed in her hermitic retreat and profound mystical devotion.
Iconography and Style: The figure is captured with a gaze intensely directed toward the sky and eyes moist, symbolizing repentance and spiritual ecstasy. The long loose hair partially covers the shoulders, renouncing earthly vanity.
In the foreground, in the lower part, the two main iconographic attributes of the Saint are clearly distinguished: The skull, a powerful symbol of vanitas and meditation on the transience of life. The vessel of unguents (pisside) on the right, a recall to the Gospel episode.
The painting is distinguished by a marked use of chiaroscuro and a strong light-dark contrast in a Caravaggesque pattern, which makes the figure emerge from the darkness of the background.
Dimensions of the canvas:Set height: 72 cm; width: 64 cm
Ancient painting, oil on canvas, depicting Saint Mary Magdalene the Penitent, attributable to the Italian School of the 17th century (Seicento).
The work fully participates in the rich Baroque iconographic tradition devoted to the Saint, portrayed in her hermitic retreat and profound mystical devotion.
Iconography and Style: The figure is captured with a gaze intensely directed toward the sky and eyes moist, symbolizing repentance and spiritual ecstasy. The long loose hair partially covers the shoulders, renouncing earthly vanity.
In the foreground, in the lower part, the two main iconographic attributes of the Saint are clearly distinguished: The skull, a powerful symbol of vanitas and meditation on the transience of life. The vessel of unguents (pisside) on the right, a recall to the Gospel episode.
The painting is distinguished by a marked use of chiaroscuro and a strong light-dark contrast in a Caravaggesque pattern, which makes the figure emerge from the darkness of the background.
Dimensions of the canvas:Set height: 72 cm; width: 64 cm
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Artist
Italian school (XVII)
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Title of artwork
Santa Maria Maddalena Penitente
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Needs restoration
Height
72 cm
Width
64 cm
Style
Rococo
Period
17th century
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