Assumption of Mary Magdalen 1600 - 1700

This anonymous drawing depicts Mary Magdalen ascending to heaven, an event celebrated in Christian tradition. The drawing likely served as a preparatory study for a larger painting or fresco, as indicated by the intricate details and the presence of a framing element suggestive of a composition within a larger work. The artist's use of light and shadow is skillfully executed, emphasizing Mary Magdalen's radiant form amidst a backdrop of ethereal clouds. The drawing's intimate size suggests it was likely intended for private contemplation and study. "Assumption of Mary Magdalen", "drawing", "Metropolitan Museum of Art", "17th Century", "Christian Art", "Preparatory Study", "anonymous".