Maria Magdalena treurend aan het kruis 1827 - 1879

This lithograph by Hermann Eichens, titled "Maria Magdalena treurend aan het kruis," depicts Mary Magdalene in mourning at the foot of the cross. The image, created between 1827 and 1879, showcases the detailed style of the 19th-century Romantic period. The focus on the emotional expression of the figure through her pose and facial features reflects the prevalent themes of sentimentality and emotional depth that characterized this era. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a poignant representation of religious devotion and grief.