1625
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kimbell Art Museum
Penitent Mary Magdalene is a 1625 oil by Artemisia Gentileschi, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Kimbell Art Museum.
In this painting, a woman sits in a chair, her head resting on her right hand. She wears a white dress with a brown sash around her waist and a gold bracelet on her right wrist. Her long, brown hair cascades down her back. The background is dark, with a few objects visible, including a glass jar and a red fabric draped over the back of the chair. The woman's pose conveys a sense of contemplation and introspection. Her eyes are cast downward, and her facial expression is serene. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet reflection. This painting is a great example of the work of artist Artemisia Gentileschi.
Artemisia Lomi Gentileschi (US: JEN-til-ESK-ee, -teel-; Italian: ; 8 July 1593 – after January 1654) was an Italian Baroque painter.
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