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Maria Magdalena of de heilige Agatha

Joos van Winghe

1587 - 1603

Medium

pen

Dimensions

h 370mm × w 304mm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Materials

paper; ink; chalk

Object Type

drawing

Subject Matter

the penitent harlot Mary Magdalene; possible attributes: book (or scroll), crown, crown of thorns, crucifix, jar of ointment, mirror, musical instrument, palm-branch, rosary, scourge

Acquisition Method

purchase

Acquired

1965

Notes

height 370 mm x width 304 mm

Collection Type

drawings

About Joos van Winghe

1544–1603 • Habsburg Netherlands

Winghe was a successful painter for ecclesiastical patrons. Moved to Germany later in his career, probably to escape intolerant Spanish rule. Comment on works: Religious; Mythology; History

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