Magdalena penitentă
1897
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1897
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
Magdalena penitentă is a 1897 by Eugen Ritter Gotha, a Baroque work, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.
This scene shows a woman sitting on the floor, dressed in a simple white gown. Around her, three other figures hover—one in a brown cloak, another in a blue dress, and a third in a red robe. A small child kneels nearby, holding a broken mirror and scattered jewelry. The room looks dim, with soft light highlighting the woman’s face and the figures’ flowing clothes. Notice how the artist used light and shadow to make the figures stand out against the dark background. The woman’s expression is calm, even as the others seem to react strongly around her. Want to see more? Check out the technique: chiaroscuro.
