Who painted Hl. Maria Magdalena?

Hl. Maria Magdalena was painted by Januarius Zick in 1754.

Where can I see Hl. Maria Magdalena?

Hl. Maria Magdalena is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Hl. Maria Magdalena?

Hl. Maria Magdalena is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Hl. Maria Magdalena

Januarius Zick , 1754

Hl. Maria Magdalena is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Januarius Zick. It dates from 1754 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Technique & Style

The work is an oil on canvas painting produced in 1754 and currently housed in the Alte Pinakothek.

The work is an oil on canvas painting produced in 1754 and currently housed in the Alte Pinakothek. It measures 20 cm by 30.9 cm, reflecting the dimensions recorded for the piece. Executed in a religious genre, the composition portrays Mary Magdalene with a handling and condition typical of 18th‑century Bavarian religious artworks, and its formal qualities align with the stylistic conventions of the period.

History & Provenance

The painting Hl. Maria Magdalena was created in 1754 by the artist Januarius Zick. It is part of the Bavarian State Painting Collections and has been housed in the Alte Pinakothek since its acquisition. The work portrays Mary Magdalene and measures 20 cm in height by 30.9 cm in width.

Overview

Johann Rasso Januarius Zick, a German painter and architect associated with the late Baroque, completed the oil painting Hl. Maria Magdalena in 1754. Executed in a Rococo idiom, the work is part of the Alte Pinakothek’s collection in Munich and presents a solitary, contemplative figure against a predominantly dark backdrop.

Subject & Meaning

The central figure is the biblical Mary Magdalene, rendered in flowing robes and holding a book or scroll. Her upward‑turned gaze and the gentle illumination suggest a moment of prayerful meditation, emphasizing themes of repentance and spiritual introspection.

Context

Zick’s career bridged decorative painting and architectural projects, a common practice among late‑Baroque artists. Hl. Maria Magdalena illustrates his capacity to translate religious narrative into a visually intimate scene, a hallmark of the period’s shift toward personal devotion in art.

Kreuzabnahme Christi, Franz Anton Maulbertsch

Artist & collection

Artist

Januarius Zick

Johann Rasso Januarius Zick (6 February 1730 – 14 November 1797) was a German painter and architect. He is considered to be one of the main masters of the Late-Baroque.