1556
oil
canvas
From the collection of Art Gallery of New South Wales
Mary Magdalene is a 1556 oil by Bernardino Campi, a Early Baroque Italian work, depicting Mary Magdalene, held at Art Gallery of New South Wales.
This painting features a woman, likely a saint, dressed in Renaissance attire. She wears a red dress with a white shawl draped over her shoulder and a white head covering. Her right hand rests on a pedestal, while her left hand holds a small, round container with a lid. The background is dark, with a glimpse of a landscape featuring trees and a building. The woman's clothing and the style of the painting suggest a 16th-century work. The use of oil paint and the attention to detail in the woman's attire are notable aspects of the artwork. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the works of Bernardino Campi.
Bernadino Campi (1522–1591) was an Italian Renaissance painter from Cremona, who worked in Reggio Emilia.
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