Saint Mary Magdalene at the Foot of the Cross
1829
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1829
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
This painting shows a woman in a red robe sitting on the ground, looking up at a man on a cross. The man has a white cloth around his waist and his arms are stretched out to the sides. The background is dark and cloudy. The woman's face is tilted upwards, and her eyes are cast upwards towards the man on the cross. Her long hair falls down her back, and her arms are wrapped around her knees. The man's body is muscular, and his face is contorted in pain. The painting is dramatic and emotional, with bold brushstrokes and vivid colors. The contrast between the warm tones of the woman's robe and the cool tones of the background creates a sense of tension and drama. Look up more about the artist, Eugène Delacroix.
