Penitent Magdalene
1596
oil
From the collection of Capitoline Museums
1596
oil
From the collection of Capitoline Museums
This painting depicts a woman with long, curly hair, sitting on a woven mat. She is dressed in a brown woven garment that covers her chest and lap, and her hands are clasped together in front of her. The woman's gaze is directed upwards, and her expression is contemplative. The woman sits in a dark, rocky area, with a skull and a cross visible to her left. A book lies open on the mat in front of her, and a bowl and a lemon are also present. The overall atmosphere of the painting is somber and reflective. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Domenico Tintoretto.
