Mary Magdalene in Ecstasy
Oil on canvas
An elegant depiction of Mary Magdalene in ecstasy, characteristic of devotional models inspired by 17th-century Italian Baroque painting.
The composition, centered on the face turned towards the light, reveals a delicate treatment of modeling and a great softness in the chromatic transitions. The uplifted gaze and contemplative expression place the work within the tradition of penitential figures disseminated by Guido Reni and the Bolognese school.
The high-quality execution testifies to a 19th-century academic hand, probably in a workshop setting, drawing on the great classical models that were then highly prized.
Technique: Oil on canvas
Period: 19th century
School: French (in the Italian style)
Dimensions:
Canvas: 44 × 36 cm
With frame: 61 × 53 cm
Presented in a giltwood frame with floral decoration, probably from the 19th century (minor damage).
Condition:
Very good
Old restorations, minor losses and wear.
Canvas has been re-stretched.
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsMulti ColorMaterialWoodNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeMediumHeight60 cmWidth53 cm