Maria Magdalena zalft de voeten van Christus c. 1610 - 1634

"Maria Magdalena zalft de voeten van Christus" (c. 1610 - 1634) is an etching by Willem Panneels, a Flemish artist who was born in 1600 and died in 1632. The etching, which is housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts the biblical story of Mary Magdalene anointing the feet of Jesus. The composition is focused on the intimate moment of Mary’s devotion. The detail of the etching allows viewers to appreciate the intricate rendering of the figures’ clothing and the scene’s architectural elements. The work, measuring just 143 mm in height and 172 mm in width, showcases Panneels’ skill in capturing the emotional intensity of a pivotal moment in Christian tradition.