Artwork
The Repentant Magdalene in a Landscape
The Repentant Magdalene in a Landscape is an ink print by the Baroque artist Herman van Swanevelt. It dates from 1628 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower left in plate: Herman van Swanevelt Inventor fecit et excudit; lower right in plate: cum privilegio Regis; by later hand, lower right in brown ink: AC 149; by later hand
About this work
Overview
The Repentant Magdalene in a Landscape is an etching on laid paper created by Herman van Swanevelt in 1628.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a reclining woman, likely Mary Magdalene, surrounded by a serene landscape. Two winged figures float above her, while a cross rests on a nearby rock, suggesting a scene of contemplation or repentance.
Technique & Style
Van Swanevelt employed fine lines to achieve a textured effect in the trees and sky, creating depth in the landscape.
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