Who created "The Penitent Magdalen"?

The Penitent Magdalen was created by Corrado Giaquinto in ca. 1750.

When was "The Penitent Magdalen" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1750.

What medium is "The Penitent Magdalen"?

The Penitent Magdalen is Oil on canvas.

Is "The Penitent Magdalen" in the public domain?

Yes, The Penitent Magdalen is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Penitent Magdalen

Corrado Giaquinto

ca. 1750

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

63 x 46 1/2 in. (160 x 118.1 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Mark Fisch and Rachel Davidson Gift, in honor of Keith Christiansen, 2006

Accession Number

2006.54

Tags

Mary MagdaleneSkullsAngels

Art Historical Context

In the hushed galleries of the Metropolitan Museum of, Corrado Giaquinto'sThe Penitent Magdalen (ca. 1750) captivates with its poignant portrayal of spiritual redemption. Giaquinto, a leading Italian Rococo painter from Genoa, masterfully blends late Baroque drama with the era's lighter, more graceful elegance. Working primarily in Naples and at the Spanish court, he specialized in religious subjects that evoke deep emotion, and this oil on canvas—measuring an imposing 63 x 46½ inches—exemplifies his skill in grand altarpiece-style compositions. The painting depicts Mary Magdalene in her clas...

The Penitent Magdalen

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