Artwork
Magdalene med salvekrukken
Magdalene med salvekrukken is an unspecified painting by Johan Ludwig Lund. It dates from 1809 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
Beyond the solitary figure, the imagery incorporates the scene of Calvary, linking the saint's personal devotion to the broader narrative of the Crucifixion.
Johan Ludwig Lund's 1809 painting, Magdalene med salvekrukken, is a religious work that centers on the figure of Mary Magdalene. The composition explicitly depicts her holding an ointment jar, an attribute that identifies her and alludes to her role in anointing. Beyond the solitary figure, the imagery incorporates the scene of Calvary, linking the saint's personal devotion to the broader narrative of the Crucifixion.
This juxtaposition emphasizes themes of penitence and redemption within the Christian tradition, presenting Magdalene not merely as a historical character but as a symbol of spiritual transformation.
Technique & Style
The painting was created using oil on canvas, a traditional support common for religious works of the period. Its dimensions of 155 cm by 110 cm reflect a substantial composition suited for devotional contexts, though specific handling details or condition assessments are not documented in the available sources. Formal stylistic qualities align with early 19th-century religious painting, characterized by compositional clarity and symbolic representation typical of the genre.
History & Provenance
Johan Ludwig Lund painted Magdalene med salvekrukken in 1809, depicting Mary Magdalene at Calvary. The work is a religious painting currently held in the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst, where it remains on display. Its dimensions are 155.0 cm in height and 110.0 cm in width.
The painting Magdalene med salvekrukken by Johan Ludwig Lund is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Its accession number is not specified in the sources. The work was created in 1809 and has been exhibited at the Statens Museum for Kunst, with records indicating its presence in the institution’s displays.
The artwork measures 155.0 cm in height and 110.0 cm in width.
Overview
Magdalene med salvekrukken is a 1809 painting by Danish artist Johan Ludwig Lund, associated with the Romanticism movement. It is held in the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst.
Artist & collection
Artist
Johan Ludwig Gebhard Lund (primarily known as J. L. Lund) (16 October 1777 – 3 March 1867) was a Danish painter, born in Kiel, Duchy of Holstein, to master painter Hans Giewert Lund and his wife Maria Magdalena…
