1465
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Christ Appearing to Mary Magdalene is a 1465 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a scene from the Bible, with Christ appearing to Mary Magdalene. Christ is shown wearing a brown robe and holding a staff in his right hand, while Mary Magdalene is kneeling on the ground, looking up at him. The background of the painting is a simple landscape with a few plants and a building in the distance. The painting is done in a simple style, with bold lines and flat colors. The use of green, gray, olive, and red lake gives the painting a muted tone, while the gold accents add a touch of luxury. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the viewer is witnessing a private moment between Christ and Mary Magdalene. The artist's use of woodcut and hand-coloring techniques adds a sense of texture and depth to the painting. To learn more about this technique, look up the term "woodcut".
This 15th-century German artist carved vivid religious scenes into metal and wood, then hand-painted them in bright, symbolic colors.
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