Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Mary Magdalene
Unknown Artist
A striking Caravaggist painting of Mary Magdalene in a moment of deep, chiaroscuro-lit contemplation.
Mary Magdalene
Alfred Stevens
1887 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An evocative 19th-century portrait of Mary Magdalene, characterized by atmospheric lighting and a rich, moody palette.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Bedroom
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
Painted in 1887 by Alfred Stevens, this striking oil on canvas depicts Mary Magdalene in a moment of quiet reflection. Her voluminous golden hair glows against a turbulent, dark background, while she rests her chin on her hand and holds a memento mori skull, capturing the introspective spirit of late 19th-century European art.
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