Landscape with a Penitent Magdalene
1573
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1573
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Landscape with a Penitent Magdalene is a 1573 ink by Cornelis Cort, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a dark, tangled forest with twisted trees and jagged rocks. In the center, a woman kneels by a cross, her hands clasped in prayer. The scene feels heavy and quiet, with no bright colors—just deep shadows and fine lines. The woman’s pose and the cross suggest she might be Mary Magdalene, a common figure in religious art. This work is made using tiny etched lines, not paint. Next, look up engraving to see how artists create detailed prints like this.
