The Penitent Mary Magdalene — Mateo Cerezo

Mateo Cerezo. Painted 1661.

Mary Magdalene was the most important female follower of Jesus. She was present when he was crucified and the first witness to his resurrection. In the art of painting, she was often portrayed as a voluptuous prostitute, as in this work: she was a sinner who came to see the light. However, the Catholic Church did not fully acknowledge her role as a powerful and spiritual woman until 1969.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 83 × 103.2 cm · On loan from the Koninklijk Kabinet van Schilderijen Mauritshuis

Print: 83 × 103.2 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20027705. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.