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The Mourning Mary Magdalene, by Colijn de Coter, oil, 1500

The Mourning Mary Magdalene

Colijn de Coter

1500

oil

panel

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest

Dominant colour

Overview

The Mourning Mary Magdalene is a 1500 oil by Colijn de Coter, a Northern Renaissance work, depicting Mary Magdalene, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.

Who painted this?
Colijn de Coter
When & what style?
1500 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest

About this work

In the painting, a woman stands with her hands clasped together in front of her face, her head tilted slightly to the side. She wears a red dress with intricate gold designs and a black cloak draped over her shoulders. A white cloth covers her head. The woman's attire and the way she holds her hands suggest a moment of quiet reflection or prayer. The painting's use of color and texture adds depth and emotion to the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, look up Colijn de Coter.

About the artist

Portrait of Colijn de Coter
Artist

Colijn de Coter

Colijn de Coter (c. 1440–1445 – c. 1522–1532) was an early Netherlandish painter who produced mainly altarpieces. He worked primarily in Brussels and Antwerp. His name was sometimes given as Colijn van Brusele (Colijn…

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