The Penitent St Mary Magdalene
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
The Penitent St Mary Magdalene is a 1650 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This is a close-up of a woman’s face and shoulders. She has wavy hair falling over her neck, and her hands are clasped together in front of her. The lighting is dim, highlighting her pale skin and making the dark background even darker. The painting looks like a photograph, not a brushstroke painting. That’s unusual for this kind of image. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how light and shadow create drama in art.
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