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Mary Magdalene predella, by Sandro Botticelli, unspecified, 1425

Mary Magdalene predella

Sandro Botticelli

1425

unspecified

From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Mary Magdalene predella is a 1425 unspecified by Sandro Botticelli, a Early Renaissance work, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Sandro Botticelli
When & what style?
1425 · Early Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Philadelphia Museum of Art

About this work

This painting is a triptych, divided into three sections. The left section depicts a group of people in a room with columns, while the middle section shows a table with people seated around it. The right section features a person in an orange robe, kneeling on the ground. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and emotion in the painting. The figures are arranged in a way that draws the viewer's eye through the scene. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Sandro Botticelli.

About the artist

Portrait of Sandro Botticelli
Artist

Sandro Botticelli

Sandro Botticelli was a Florentine painter who loved the drama of stories—myths, saints, and ancient tales.

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