The Conversion of Saint Mary Magdalene c. 1834 - 1835

Paul Delaroche's "The Conversion of Saint Mary Magdalene" (c. 1834-1835) depicts the biblical story of Mary Magdalene's transformation. The painting, characteristic of Delaroche's Romantic style, portrays Jesus, standing on a platform, preaching to a crowd of people. Mary Magdalene, dressed in a red robe, sits in the front row, her posture suggesting a shift in her life. Delaroche's masterful use of light and shadow creates a dramatic scene, drawing attention to the pivotal moment of Mary Magdalene's conversion.