Mary Magdalene [recto] after 1524

This drawing of Mary Magdalene, created by Biagio Pupini after 1524, depicts the biblical figure holding a jar of ointment. She stands in front of a stone structure while two angels appear in the background, one flying overhead and the other reclining below. The use of hatching and shading creates a sense of volume and depth in the figure of Mary Magdalene, while the loose, gestural lines contribute to the drawing's expressive quality. The depiction of Mary Magdalene holding a jar of ointment is a common theme in Renaissance art, referencing her role in anointing Jesus.