Mary Magdalene 1927

"Mary Magdalene" is a 1927 painting by Ludovic Alleaume. The piece depicts Mary Magdalene in a somber pose, kneeling with her head bowed and her long golden hair cascading around her. A skull, a symbol of death and mortality, rests on a rock in the foreground, adding to the painting's melancholic mood. Alleaume’s work is characterized by its skillful use of color and light, contributing to the dramatic and evocative nature of this portrayal of Mary Magdalene.