Mary Magdalene in Penitence by Guercino

Mary Magdalene in Penitence 

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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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