Boetvaardige Maria Magdalena 1637

"Boetvaardige Maria Magdalena" (Penitent Mary Magdalene) is an etching created by Jan Barentsz. Muyckens in 1637. This artwork depicts Mary Magdalene kneeling in prayer before a crucifix, surrounded by symbols of her repentance: a skull, an open book, and a chalice. Muyckens's use of light and shadow creates a dramatic and evocative scene, highlighting the emotional intensity of Magdalene's devotion. The etching's small size, measuring 140 mm x 104 mm, further emphasizes the intimate nature of Mary Magdalene's prayer.