Extazul Mariei Magdalena
1650
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1650
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
Dominant colour
Extazul Mariei Magdalena is a 1650 by anonim, a Baroque work, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.
This painting shows a woman kneeling on rocky ground, holding a round object in her left hand. She’s dressed in a long, dark robe and looks upward with a serious expression. Behind her, two winged children are lifting a wooden cross against a bright, cloudy sky. The woman’s face is lit dramatically, while shadows darken her robe and the background. This strong contrast between light and dark is a classic way to draw attention. Try looking up *chiaroscuro* to see how this technique works in other art.
This anonymous painter made small religious scenes with bold, flat colors and shaky lines, following old church traditions.
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