The Dead Christ Mourned by the Magdalen Who Venerates the Wounds on His Feet
1787–1863
Medium
Pen and brown ink, brush and gray-brown wash, highlighted with white gouache
Dimensions
8 3/4 × 12 1/4 in. (22.2 × 31.1 cm)
Classification
Drawings
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Eric Foner, in honor of Liza Foner, 2000
Accession Number
2000.219.2
Tags
Art Historical Context
This evocative drawing by Fortunato Duranti captures a poignant moment from the Passion of Christ, showing Mary Magdalene tenderly mourning over his lifeless body while reverently touching the wounds on his feet. Created by the Italian artist who lived from 1787 to 1863, the work reflects the deep religious devotion that continued to inspire European art well into the nineteenth century. The intimate scale invites quiet contemplation, drawing viewers into the emotional intensity of the scene. Duranti employed pen and brown ink with gray-brown washes, accented by white gouache highlights, a te...
About the Artist
Fortunato Duranti · 1787–1863
Italian, 1787–1863