Boetvaardige Maria Magdalena 1622 - 1691

The etching "Boetvaardige Maria Magdalena" (Penitent Mary Magdalene), created by Lorenzo Loli between 1622 and 1691, depicts the biblical figure of Mary Magdalene in a moment of contemplation. The composition features Mary Magdalene seated in a cave with her head bowed and her hand resting on a skull, a symbol of mortality and repentance. The detailed cross-hatching and soft shading in the artwork creates a sense of depth and emotion, drawing the viewer into the scene. The etching is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.