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The Temptation of Saint Mary Magdalene
Unknown Artist
1750 · Oil Paint, Panel
A dramatic Baroque scene depicting the temptation of Saint Mary Magdalene with striking chiaroscuro lighting.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Terracotta clay
About the piece
This 18th-century painting, a copy after the Flemish master Jacob Jordaens, captures a pivotal moment of spiritual conflict. Mary Magdalene is shown holding a skull as a memento mori while figures representing worldly temptations offer her jewels. The work is rendered with the rich colors and dynamic lighting characteristic of the Baroque tradition, emphasizing the textural contrast between silk, skin, and bone.
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