Oil on canvas. The figure of Mary Magdalene is represented here, according to tradition, with long red hair; with a gesture of sorrowful devotion, she fixes her gaze on the crucifix, which she holds with her left hand pressed against her right arm, which in turn is bent in a sign of penitent collection. The whole body is rendered with a splendid contrasting torsion, which has the effect of making the viewer perceive the tension of the moment experienced by the saint. To her left is visible the skull, her traditional attribute, and in the background one can sense the outline of the cave in which she is placed. The part of the body emerges, thanks to the intense luminosity of the arms, connected to the red ocher shades of the hair and face, thus also accentuating the erotic character of the scene, recalling the exuberant painting of Rubens, who had a great influence on Crespi's work. This captivating and very pleasant figure of the Magdalene follows the widespread trend in the 17th and 18th centuries of depicting saints with an undertone of human sensuality, revealing the commissioners' preference for sacred themes imbued with profane elements. The painting, restored and relined, is presented in a late 19th - early 20th century frame.
Product Condition:
Product in good condition, with minor signs of wear. We try to present the real state as completely as possible with the photos. If some details are not clear from the photos, what is stated in the description prevails.
Frame size (cm):
Height: 111
Width: 89
Depth: 6
Work size (cm):
Height: 96
Width: 75
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