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Pere Mates (1500-1558). Reinassance Spanish painter. Altarpi
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Pere Mates (1500-1558). Reinassance Spanish painter. Altarpi
Pere Mates (1500-1558). Reinassance Spanish painter. Altarpiece of Mary Magdalene(1526). Detail. Chapterhouse Museum. Cathedral of Girona. Catalonia. Spain
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1526 Altarpiece Caravel Girona Magdala Magdalene Marseille Mates Painter Pere Personatge Preach Preaching Renaissance Testament Chapterhouse Massilia
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This detail from the "Altarpiece of Mary Magdalene," painted by the Renaissance Spanish artist Pere Mates (1500-1558), showcases an intriguing scene from the New Testament. The painting, which dates back to 1526, is housed in the Chapterhouse Museum of the Cathedral of Girona in Catalonia, Spain. Mary Magdalene, a significant figure in Christian tradition, is depicted here in contemplative repose, her eyes closed in deep reflection. Behind her, a boat, reminiscent of a caravel, is anchored at the shore. The boat's sails are furled, and a small crowd of people, dressed in the fashion of the time, gather around it. The boat, with its distinctive shape and rigging, is a nod to the maritime trading city of Massalia, or Marseille, where Magdalene is believed to have lived before her encounter with Jesus. The scene suggests that Magdalene may have traveled to the city to preach the word of God, as depicted in the New Testament. Pere Mates masterfully captures the essence of the Renaissance style in this painting, with its meticulous attention to detail and realistic portrayal of the people and their clothing. The artist's skillful use of light and shadow adds depth and texture to the scene, creating a visually stunning work of art that continues to captivate viewers more than 400 years after it was created.
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