Mary Magdalene

Jan van Scorelca. 1530

Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Mary Magdalene can be recognized by the jar of ointment in her hands with which she cared for Jesus’ feet following her conversion to Christianity. She is usually depicted as a prostitute, referencing her alleged past. The influence of Italian painting, which Van Scorel encountered during a sojourn in Rome and Venice, is evident in her clothing.

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Title: Mary Magdalene
Creator: Scorel, Jan van
Date Created: ca. 1530
Physical Dimensions: paneel
Subject Keywords: kunst in de Nederlanden 1525-1565
Rights: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

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Jan van Scorel