The Penitence of Mary Magdalen
1634
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1634
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Penitence of Mary Magdalen is a 1634 ink by Balthasar Moncornet, a Baroque work, depicting Mary Magdalene, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a woman kneeling in prayer, surrounded by symbols of her past. She's dressed in simple clothes, with a look of sadness on her face. This work is interesting because it depicts a quiet moment of reflection, which was a common theme in Baroque art. The artist used simple lines and shading to convey emotion. To learn more about this style, look up the movement: Baroque.
Balthasar Moncornet (1600, Rouen – 1668, Paris) was a French painter, engraver, and tapissier revered for his depictions of around 45 different prominent figures of the 17th century.
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