Contains nudity
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The Penitent Magdalene
Carlo Saraceni
A profound Baroque study of reflection, depicting Mary Magdalene amidst symbols of mortality and faith.
Mary Magdalene
Josefa de Óbidos
1650 · Medium Not Listed
A masterful Baroque depiction of Mary Magdalene in a moment of quiet, candlelit contemplation.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Created around 1650 by the renowned Portuguese painter Josefa de Óbidos, this work is a striking example of 17th-century tenebrism. The composition focuses on the emotional interiority of Mary Magdalene, whose face and white chemise are vividly lit against a deep, shadowed background, accompanied by symbols of penance and mortality including a skull and a book.
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