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The Penitent Magdalene, c. 1620 (oil on panel)
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The Penitent Magdalene, c. 1620 (oil on panel)
6040536 The Penitent Magdalene, c.1620 (oil on panel) by Procaccini, Giulio Cesare (1574-1625); 50.17x39.37 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Museum purchase with funds provided anonymously by a trustee in honor of John B. and Mary C. Zolezzi; Italian, out of copyright
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© San Diego Museum of Art Museum purchase with funds provided anonymously by a trustee in honor of John B. and Mary C. Zolezzi / Bridgeman Images
17 17th Xvii Xviith Seventeenth Century Magdalene Memento Mori Penitent Skull Vanitas Procaccini
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The Penitent Magdalene, c. 1620
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is a captivating oil painting by Giulio Cesare Procaccini that measures 50.17x39.37 cm and is housed in the San Diego Museum of Art, USA. This mesmerizing artwork depicts a moment of profound introspection and repentance. In this baroque masterpiece, we see a woman's head and shoulders illuminated against a dark background. The artist skillfully captures her delicate features and expressive gaze, conveying both sorrow and hope simultaneously. The subject's downcast eyes suggest deep contemplation as she reflects upon her past actions. A prominent symbol in the painting is the skull resting on top of an open book at the bottom left corner. This memento mori serves as a reminder of mortality and the transient nature of life itself—a common motif during the seventeenth century. The composition exudes an air of melancholy through its subdued color palette dominated by earthy tones, enhancing the overall somber mood conveyed by Procaccini's brushstrokes. "The Penitent Magdalene" invites viewers to reflect on themes such as redemption, forgiveness, and spiritual transformation. It portrays Mary Magdalene—an emblematic figure from biblical narratives—as she seeks solace in penance for her sins. This print from Bridgeman Images allows art enthusiasts to appreciate Procaccini's mastery even outside museum walls while preserving his legacy for generations to come.
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