Magdalen
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Italian 17th Century
This Italian artist worked in the 17th century, making engravings, ink drawings, and oil paintings.
See the richer artist page1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Magdalen is a 1650 ink by Italian 17th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a woman with long, wavy hair and a serious expression. She’s sitting on a rocky ledge, holding a book in one hand and gesturing with the other. Behind her, two small figures with wings hover among swirling clouds and trees. The artist used sharp lines and shading to create drama and movement. The woman’s face looks thoughtful, and the swirling background feels alive. Next, look up technique: etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
This Italian artist worked in the 17th century, making engravings, ink drawings, and oil paintings.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
