1601
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Penitent Magdalene is a 1601 ink by Francesco Villamena, a Baroque work, depicting John the Evangelist, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a woman kneeling, looking down. She's dressed in simple clothes, with a somber face. The artist used a lot of detail to show her emotions, which makes this work interesting - the folds in her clothes and the look on her face tell a story. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: engraving.
Francesco Villamena (1564–1624) was an Italian engraver, drawing teacher and art collector.
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