De boetvaardige Maria Magdalena by Battista Angolo del Moro

De boetvaardige Maria Magdalena c. 1560 - 1570

pencil drawn

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

limited contrast and shading

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

sketchbook art

"De boetvaardige Maria Magdalena" is an etching by Battista Angolo del Moro, a renowned Italian artist of the 16th century. Created between 1560 and 1570, this artwork depicts Mary Magdalene in a state of repentance. The figure is shown seated on a rock with her head turned upwards, looking toward a winged angel holding a cross, symbolizing her faith. The presence of a skull and an open book at her feet emphasizes her contemplation of death and divine scriptures. This etching, now held in the Rijksmuseum, showcases del Moro's skill in capturing emotion and detail, revealing the profound impact of religious faith on Mary Magdalene's life.