De boetvaardige Maria Magdalena
1623 - 1679
Medium
etching
Dimensions
216; 141
About this artwork
De boetvaardige Maria Magdalena zit geknield in gebed. Voor haar liggen een schedel en een zalfpot. In de lucht zweven putti.
Art Historical Context
**De Boetvaardige Maria Magdalena is a poignant etching by the Italian Baroque artist Giulio Carpioni (161–1678), created sometime between his active years of 1623 and 1679. Measuring just 216 mm high by 141 mm wide, this print captures the repentant Mary Magdalene kneeling in prayer—a popular subject in Counter-Reformation art that emphasized personal devotion and redemption. Carpioni, a master known for his delicate landscapes and religious scenes, showcases his skill in etching, a technique that allowed for intricate line work and tonal depth through acid-bitten metal plates. At the center...