Ascension of the Magdalene n.d.

drawing, print, paper, inorganic-material, chalk

drawing

toned paper

light pencil work

print

pencil sketch

possibly oil pastel

paper

tea stained

inorganic-material

coffee painting

underpainting

chalk

water

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

italy

watercolor

The "Ascension of the Magdalene" is a red chalk drawing depicting Mary Magdalene's ascent into heaven, surrounded by angels. The drawing is attributed to an anonymous artist and is housed in the Art Institute of Chicago. The composition is characterized by dynamic lines and a sense of movement, highlighting the ascension's spiritual energy. This drawing serves as a study or preparatory work for a larger painting, emphasizing the artist's meticulous approach to composition.