The Ecstasy of the Magdalen by Giulio Cesare Procaccini. Mary Magdalene gazes upward in a state of religious rapture, supported by several angels, one of whom plays a violin.

The Ecstasy of the Magdalen

Giulio Cesare Procaccini

1618 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dramatic Baroque masterpiece depicting religious ecstasy through dynamic movement and luminous color.

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Where it works

A bold work with active energy in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.

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Library · Study · Living Room
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Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Olive green

About the piece

Giulio Cesare Procaccini’s 'The Ecstasy of the Magdalen' (c. 1618) captures a moment of spiritual transcendence with the theatrical intensity of the Italian Baroque. Mary Magdalene is portrayed in a state of rapturous devotion, her upward gaze conveying divine surrender while celestial beings provide musical and physical support. The work is characterized by its fluid brushwork and a rich, warm palette that highlights the emotional fervor of the scene.

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