Who painted Appearance of Christ to Mary Magdalene?

Appearance of Christ to Mary Magdalene was painted by Filippo Lauri in 1674.

Where can I see Appearance of Christ to Mary Magdalene?

Appearance of Christ to Mary Magdalene is held by Hermitage Museum.

What movement is Appearance of Christ to Mary Magdalene?

Appearance of Christ to Mary Magdalene is associated with High Baroque Italian.

Can I buy a print of Appearance of Christ to Mary Magdalene?

Museum-quality prints of Appearance of Christ to Mary Magdalene are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Appearance of Christ to Mary Magdalene

Filippo Lauri , 1674

Appearance of Christ to Mary Magdalene is an oil painting by the High Baroque Italian artist Filippo Lauri. It dates from 1674 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

Appearance of Christ to Mary Magdalene is a 1674 oil painting by Filippo Lauri, held at the State Hermitage Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a bearded, shirtless Christ reaching toward a kneeling Mary Magdalene by a doorway. Four winged putti float above them in a cloudy sky. Christ holds a staff, and Mary Magdalene looks up with one hand outstretched, conveying a moment of interaction between the two figures.

Technique & Style

Lauri employed chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark, to make the figures prominent against the dark background. This highlights the interaction between Christ and Mary Magdalene, drawing the viewer's attention to their moment of encounter.