Mary Magdalene Comforted by Angels
1698
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From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
1698
unspecified
From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
This painting shows a woman in a white dress with a red cloak, surrounded by angels. The woman is lying down, and the angels are gathered around her, looking at her with concern. The woman is Mary Magdalene, and the angels are comforting her. The painting is done in a style that emphasizes light and shadow, with the angels and Mary Magdalene lit up against a dark background. If you like this painting, you might want to learn more about the artist, Sebastiano Ricci.
