Christ and Mary Magdalen in the Garden 1600 - 1700

"Christ and Mary Magdalen in the Garden" is a 17th-century drawing by an anonymous artist, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Depicting the biblical scene of Mary Magdalen's encounter with the resurrected Christ, the drawing uses a combination of pen and brown wash to create a sense of depth and emotion. Mary Magdalen, with her long flowing hair and a halo above her head, kneels in the garden, while Christ, dressed in simple attire and carrying a hoe, stands nearby. The drawing captures a moment of intense emotional connection between the two figures, with the garden setting providing a backdrop for their meeting. This intimate depiction of the event reflects the popular Baroque interest in religious themes and emotional expression, drawing the viewer into a scene filled with spiritual significance.