Penitent Magdalene 1590

El Greco's *Penitent Magdalene* (1590) depicts Mary Magdalene in a moment of profound reflection. The painting, housed at the Cau Ferrat Museum in Sitges, Spain, showcases El Greco's signature elongated figures and dramatic use of color. Magdalene, dressed in a crimson robe, gazes downwards, her hand resting on her chest in a gesture of sorrow and repentance. A skull at her feet serves as a memento mori, a reminder of mortality. This powerful image of religious devotion is a testament to El Greco's mastery of conveying emotional intensity through his art.