The Mourning Mary Magdalene Size:24" x 36" there is a harmonious balance

there is a harmonious balance between movement and stillness

while the beautiful rendering of Jesus’ face underscores his humanity

pay attention and see:

moving depiction of participants

The Mourning Mary Magdalene Size:24" x 36" there is a harmonious balanceThe repentant Mary Magdalene as an iconographical type, depicting the penitence of the beautiful young woman who has led a sinful life, was a well known subject for painters. Here, however, Mary Magdalene appears in the role of a mourner, and, together with the Sorrowful St John the Evangelist (Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest), may have belonged to a Passion altarpiece or a Piet. The prototype of this Mary Magdalene, wearing ornate, worldly clothes,