The Penitent Magdalen
British (English) School
Category
Art / Oil paintings
Date
1570 - 1599
Materials
Oil on panel
Measurements
750 x 600 mm
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Chastleton House, Oxfordshire
NT 1430471
Summary
Oil painting on panel, The Penitent Magdalen, British (English) School, late 16th century. A half-length image of the naked Magdalen kneeling, partially draped with her long brown hair and a scarlet robe over her right arm. A rocky backdrop with a covered cup, skull and book on a ledge before her. Distant view of cloudy sky on the right.
Makers and roles
British (English) School, artist