Artwork
Hl. Magdalena
Hl. Magdalena is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Unknown. It dates from 1590 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. Hl.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Mary Magdalene, a central figure in Christian religious art. As a work of religious genre created in 1580 by a Lombard artist, the piece focuses entirely on the representation of this saint. The subject matter aligns with the devotional traditions of the late 16th century, presenting the figure within a context of spiritual significance typical of the era's sacred imagery.
History & Provenance
Created in 1580, this religious painting portrays Mary Magdalene and is attributed to an artist associated with Lombard artistic circles.
Created in 1580, this religious painting portrays Mary Magdalene and is attributed to an artist associated with Lombard artistic circles. It was acquired by the Bavarian State Painting Collections and has been housed in the Alte Pinakothek in Munich since its acquisition, establishing a clear ownership chain from creation through institutional collection.
The painting is held by the Bavarian State Painting Collections and is on display at the Alte Pinakothek in Munich. Its physical dimensions are 77 cm in height and 57.5 cm in width.
No exhibition history is documented in the available sources.
Overview
Hl. Magdalena is a painting depicting a serene female figure.
Technique & Style
The painting employs chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, drawing attention to the subject's face and hands.
Artist & collection
