St Mary Magdalene Reading
Master of the Female Half-Lengths
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Master of the Female Half-Lengths
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
This painting shows a woman sitting in a room, reading a book. She is wearing a red dress with a black bodice and a black head covering. The room has a dark background with wooden furniture, and there are various objects on shelves, including a gold cup, scissors, and a book. The woman's face is blurred, but her hands are visible as she holds the book. To learn more about the techniques used in this painting, look up the glazing technique.
