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The Penitent Magdalene, 1660-75

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The Penitent Magdalene, 1660-75. French Icon used in private devotion and prayer. It depicts the conversion of Mary Magdalene, one of the most faithful early followers of Christ Shown in a sumptuous interior, she may be a portrait of one of Louis XIV’s many mistresses. The sun in the corner may also be an allusion to Louis as the Sun King. Painted glass, gilded and lacquered on the reverse and backed with foil; gilded copper alloy frame

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Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

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ARP23A19_308

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Droits gérés

Format disponible

60,0Mo (4,0Mo) / 36,1cm x 41,6cm / 4264 x 4918 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Painting Painted Paint The Penitent Magdalene French France Icon Religious Religious Art Religion Christian Christianity Mary Magdalene Faith Christ Jesus Christ Jesus Portrait Glass Painted Glass Gilded Gilt Lacquered Lacquer Foil Copper Gilded Copper Copper Alloy Alloy Frame Frame 17th Century