1742
oil
canvas
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
Dominant colour
Maddalena penitente is a 1742 oil by Pompeo Batoni, a Rococo painting work, depicting Mary Magdalene, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
This painting depicts a woman in a contemplative pose, surrounded by dark, rocky terrain and lush foliage. She is dressed in a flowing robe, with her head bowed and her hands clasped together in prayer. A skull and an open book lie before her, adding to the somber atmosphere. The woman's expression is one of deep introspection, as if lost in thought. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject. The painting's somber tone and use of religious imagery suggest a deeper meaning or message. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Pompeo Batoni.
Pompeo Girolamo Batoni (25 January 1708 – 4 February 1787) was an Italian painter who displayed a solid technical knowledge in his portrait work and in his numerous allegorical and mythological pictures.
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