Italian school (XVII) - Santa Maria Maddalena Penitente
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Oil on canvas painting by an Italian School master of the XVII century titled Santa Maria Maddalena Penitente, unsigned, in Rococo style, measuring 72 by 64 cm, origin Italy, restoration needed.
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Old painting, oil on canvas, depicting Saint Mary Magdalene the Penitent, attributable to the Italian School of the XVIIth century (Seicento).
The work fully fits into the rich Baroque iconographic tradition dedicated to the Saint, depicted in her hermetic retreat and deep mystical devotion.
Iconography and Style: The figure is captured with the gaze intensely turned toward the sky and the eyes gleaming, to symbolize penitence and spiritual ecstasy. The long, loose hair partly covers the shoulders, renouncing earthly vanity.
In the foreground, at the bottom, 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 luminous contrast of Caravaggesque arrangement, which brings the figure out of the darkness of the background.
Dimensions of the canvas: Height: 72 cm
Width: 64 cm
Old painting, oil on canvas, depicting Saint Mary Magdalene the Penitent, attributable to the Italian School of the XVIIth century (Seicento).
The work fully fits into the rich Baroque iconographic tradition dedicated to the Saint, depicted in her hermetic retreat and deep mystical devotion.
Iconography and Style: The figure is captured with the gaze intensely turned toward the sky and the eyes gleaming, to symbolize penitence and spiritual ecstasy. The long, loose hair partly covers the shoulders, renouncing earthly vanity.
In the foreground, at the bottom, 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 luminous contrast of Caravaggesque arrangement, which brings the figure out of the darkness of the background.
Dimensions of the canvas: 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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