The Penitent Magdalene
1601
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1601
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Penitent Magdalene is a 1601 ink by Domenico Falcini, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a woman with long hair and a cloth draped over her shoulders. She is holding a book and looking down, with her hands clasped together in front of her. A small angel is visible behind her, holding a cross. The woman's face is tilted downward, and her eyes are cast downward as well. Her hair is wavy and falls down her back. The angel is small and has wings, and is holding a cross in its hand. The image is an engraving, with fine lines and details that give it a sense of texture and depth. The use of cross-hatching creates a sense of shading and volume, adding to the overall effect of the image. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, you might want to look up the art of engraving.
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