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Interior of the Chapel of Mary Magdelene (Interno della cappella della Maddalena) [plate H]

Jacopo Ligozzi

1612

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Interior of the Chapel of Mary Magdelene (Interno della cappella della Maddalena) [plate H] is a 1612 ink by Jacopo Ligozzi, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacopo Ligozzi
When & what style?: 1612 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows an engraving of a chapel interior. The room is dimly lit, with a large stone altar at the center. A statue of a woman, possibly Mary Magdalene, sits on top of the altar, holding a staff in her right hand. The altar is decorated with intricate carvings and a circular emblem on the front. The room is empty except for the altar and the statue, giving it a sense of solemnity. The engraving technique used creates a sense of depth and texture, with cross-hatching adding shading and dimension to the scene. To learn more about this style of engraving, look up the technique of cross-hatching.

About the artist

Artist

Jacopo Ligozzi

Jacopo Ligozzi (1547–1627) was an Italian painter, illustrator, designer, and miniaturist. His art can be categorized as late-Renaissance and Mannerist styles.

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