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The Penitent Magdalene, c. 1620 (oil on panel)
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The Penitent Magdalene, c. 1620 (oil on panel)
874744 The Penitent Magdalene, c.1620 (oil on panel) by Ribera, Jusepe de (lo Spagnoletto) (1591-1652); 50.17 x39.37 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Previously attributed to Angelo Caroselli.); eSan Diego Museum of Art; Museum purchase with funds provided anonymously by a trustee in honor of John B. and Mary C. Zolezzi; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23503044
© San Diego Museum of Art Museum purchase with funds provided anonymously by a trustee in honor of John B. and Mary C. Zolezzi / Bridgeman Images
Chiaroscuro Magdalen Magdalene Penance Penitence Penitent Skull Skulls Sorrow Weeping Mortality Sadness
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This print showcases "The Penitent Magdalene" a profound masterpiece created by Jusepe de Ribera, also known as lo Spagnoletto. Painted around 1620, this oil on panel artwork measures 50.17 x 39.37 cm and is currently housed in the San Diego Museum of Art in the United States. Previously attributed to Angelo Caroselli, this painting depicts the penance and sorrow of Mary Magdalene, a prominent figure in Christian religious history. The artist skillfully captures her deep emotions through chiaroscuro techniques, emphasizing light and shadow to convey a sense of melancholy. In this poignant composition, we witness the Magdalene's remorseful gaze as she contemplates her sins and seeks redemption. Surrounding her are symbols of mortality: skulls representing death and reminders of life's transience. Ribera's mastery lies not only in his technical prowess but also in his ability to evoke powerful emotions within viewers. This artwork invites us to reflect upon our own spiritual journeys and contemplate themes of repentance, faith, and human frailty. As we observe "The Penitent Magdalene" we cannot help but be moved by its somber beauty—a testament to Ribera's artistic genius and his ability to capture the essence of religious devotion through paintbrush strokes.
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