De berouwvolle Maria Magdalena
Medium
tapestry
Dimensions
6; 85.5; 67; 86; 102.5
About this artwork
height 102.5 cm x width 85.5 cm x depth 6 cm
Art Historical Context
This exquisite tapestry, titled *De berouwvolle Maria Magdalena* (The Repentant Mary Magdalene), was created around 1800 by the Manufacture Royale des Gobelins, the renowned French royal tapestry workshop. Measuring approximately 86 by 67 centimeters, the piece portrays the biblical figure of Mary Magdalene in a moment of reflection and penitence, a popular subject that resonated with audiences seeking moral and spiritual inspiration during a time of political upheaval in post-revolutionary France. Gobelins tapestries were celebrated for their exceptional craftsmanship, often woven from carto...
About the Artist
Manufacture Royale des Gobelins
The Manufacture Royale des Gobelins, a cornerstone of French decorative arts, originated in the mid-15th century as a dyeing workshop established by the Gobelin family along the Bièvre River in Paris's Faubourg Saint-Marcel. Renowned for their scarlet dye, the Gobelins supplied the foundation for what became Europe's premier tapestry factory. In 1601, King Henry IV rented the site to Flemish weave...