Penitent Magdalene (c.1725). Francesco Trevisani (Italian, 1656-1746). Oil on canvas. Museo Nac
Penitent Magdalene (c.1725). Francesco Trevisani (Italian, 1656-1746). Oil on canvas. Museo Nacional del Prado.This depiction of Mary Magdalene reading from a sacred text, a work that belonged to Philip IV, combines a Roman classicism with Trevisani’s loose, luminous Venetian technique. The sensuality of the figure, with her long blond hair and enamoured expression, is emphasised by the supernatural light that illuminates her face. -- source link
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