Who created "Praying Magdalene"?

Praying Magdalene was created by Carlo Cignani in 1670s.

When was "Praying Magdalene" created?

This artwork was created 1670s.

Praying Magdalene

Q: What medium is "Praying Magdalene"?

Praying Magdalene is Red chalk, with stumping, heightened with touches of white chalk, on pale blue laid paper.

Carlo Cignani

1670s

Medium

Red chalk, with stumping, heightened with touches of white chalk, on pale blue laid paper

Dimensions

17.7 × 20.2 cm (7 × 8 in.)

Classification

chalk

Department

Prints and Drawings

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

82003

About the Artist

Carlo Cignani · 1628–1719

Painter who continued the tradition of Bolognese classicism into the 18th century. He became the first president of the Accademia Clementina in 1711. His style is similar to that of Guido Reni. Comment on works: Mythology; Religious.

Praying Magdalene

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