Artwork
Christ and Mary Magdalen in the House of Simon
Christ and Mary Magdalen in the House of Simon is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Carlo Dolci. It dates from 1645 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.
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Subject & Meaning
The scene centers on the encounter between Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene, set within the domestic interior of Simon's home.
Carlo Dolci's 1645 oil painting depicts the biblical narrative of the meal at the house of Simon the Pharisee. The scene centers on the encounter between Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene, set within the domestic interior of Simon's home. The composition includes Simon the Pharisee and Simon the Tanner as additional figures present at the gathering.
As a work of religious art, the piece illustrates this specific Gospel episode, focusing on the interaction between the central religious figures during the banquet.
Technique & Style
Executed in 1645, this religious work by Carlo Dolci is an oil painting on canvas. The composition depicts the biblical meal at the house of Simon the Pharisee, featuring Jesus Christ, Mary Magdalene, and Simon the Pharisee (also identified as Simon the Tanner). The panel measures 61 cm in height and 77 cm in width.
As a product of the mid-17th century, the piece utilizes standard oil paints applied to a woven fabric support, consistent with Dolci's known practice for devotional subjects of this scale.
History & Provenance
Carlo Dolci executed the oil painting Christ and Mary Magdalen in the House of Simon in 1645. The work depicts the biblical meal at the house of Simon the Pharisee, featuring Jesus Christ, Mary Magdalene, and Simon. While the specific circumstances of its commission and its ownership history prior to entering a public collection are not detailed in the available records, the painting is currently held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.
The work is held in the collection of Nationalmuseum. Its inventory number is not specified in the sources. It has been exhibited in at least one major presentation of the museum’s holdings, though the specific exhibition name and dates are not provided in the available documentation.
Overview
Christ and Mary Magdalen in the House of Simon is a 1645 oil painting by Carlo Dolci, a Florentine Baroque artist renowned for his detailed religious works. The piece is part of the Nationalmuseum's collection.
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Artist
Carlo (or Carlino) Dolci (25 May 1616 – 17 January 1686) was an Italian Baroque painter active mainly in Florence, known for highly finished religious pictures, often repeated in many versions.
