1597
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
Saint Mary Magdalene is a 1597 unspecified by Ludovico Carracci, a Early Baroque Italian work, depicting Mary Magdalene, held at National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
This painting shows a woman kneeling on the ground, with her head turned to the side. She's wearing a dark robe that's open at the top, revealing her chest. Her right hand is on her shoulder, and her left hand is on her chest. The background is dark, but there's a light source coming from the upper right corner. On the ground around her are various objects, including a skull, a book, and some other items that are hard to make out. The overall mood of the painting is somber and reflective. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to check out Ludovico Carracci.
Ludovico (or Lodovico) Carracci ( kə-RAH-chee, UK also kə-RATCH-ee, Italian: ; 21 April 1555 – 13 November 1619) was an Italian early-Baroque painter, etcher, and printmaker from Bologna.
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