Marta wijst Maria Magdalena terecht 1660

"Marta wijst Maria Magdalena terecht" (Martha Reproving Mary Magdalene) is a 1660 etching by the Dutch artist Jan van Troyen, depicting a scene from the Bible. This work, now in the Rijksmuseum, showcases van Troyen's mastery of etching, with the detailed textures of clothing and the subtle interplay of light and shadow. The composition is characterized by a dynamic interplay between the three figures. The expressive figures, with their dramatic gestures, imbue the scene with a sense of tension and religious conviction, reflecting the subject matter.