The Petitent Magdalen
1689
oil
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
1689
oil
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
This painting shows a woman in a white dress, sitting on the floor. She has long hair and is looking up. There are three other women around her, all wearing long dresses. They seem to be helping the woman in white. The woman in white is holding some strings in her hand. There are some objects on the floor, like a book and some beads. The background is dark, which makes the women stand out. This painting is by Marcantonio Franceschini.