Artwork

Christ and Mary Magdalene

Christ and Mary Magdalene, by Unknown, 1650
Christ and Mary Magdalene, by Unknown, 1650

Christ and Mary Magdalene is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Christ and Mary Magdalene is a painting created around 1650 by an artist known as 786_person. It is currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts two figures, Christ and Mary Magdalene, in a rocky outdoor setting with a distant city skyline. The scene is characterized by simple, worn clothing and a focus on the textures of the rocks and figures.

Technique & Style

The painting employs chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark to create depth. This is evident in the dramatic lighting, which makes the figures stand out against the shadowy backdrop.

Christ and Mary Magdalene
Christ and Mary Magdalene, Heinrich Jansen

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Frequently asked questions

Who painted Christ and Mary Magdalene?

Christ and Mary Magdalene was painted by Unknown in 1650.

Where can I see Christ and Mary Magdalene?

Christ and Mary Magdalene is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.