Boetvaardige Maria Magdalena in de grot voor crucifix c. 1610 - 1615

This 17th-century engraving by Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert depicts the repentant Mary Magdalene in a cave, kneeling before a crucifix. The scene is bathed in a radiant light, emanating from above, symbolizing Mary Magdalene's newfound faith and devotion. The presence of a skull and a jar of ointment, traditionally associated with her past, further underscores her transformation. This print, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, exemplifies the Baroque era's focus on emotional intensity and religious devotion through detailed and dramatic imagery.