Mary Magdalene in Penitence
guercino
Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain
painting, oil-paint
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portrait
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allegory
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baroque
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painting
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oil-paint
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chiaroscuro
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mythology
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history-painting
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lady
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nude
"Mary Magdalene in Penitence" is a painting by Italian Baroque artist Guercino, currently housed in the Museo del Prado in Madrid. The work depicts Mary Magdalene in a state of profound grief, her hands clasped to her chest, gazing towards a crucified Christ in the background. This scene is a powerful and moving depiction of religious devotion and sorrow, characteristic of Baroque art, which often used dramatic and emotive compositions to engage the viewer.
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