Portret van Maria Magdalena 1833 - 1885

Frédérique Émile Auguste O'Connell-Miethe's "Portret van Maria Magdalena" (1833-1885) is a small-scale etching depicting the titular figure. The portrait focuses on her head and neck, with her long hair obscuring much of her face. The artist uses fine lines and shading to create a sense of depth and texture, emphasizing the subject's melancholic demeanor. The etching's intimate scale and the focus on Maria Magdalena's emotional state contribute to a sense of introspection, making it a compelling example of 19th-century portraiture.