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The Ecstasy of Mary Magdalene, 1501-1504. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528)
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The Ecstasy of Mary Magdalene, 1501-1504. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528)
The Ecstasy of Mary Magdalene, 1501-1504. Durers woodcut of Mary Magdalene represents a popular subject in German art and is considered a schlechtes Holzwerk, a simple woodcut intended for a general audience. According to a medieval book of saints lives known as the Golden Legend, Mary Magdalene spent the last 30 years of her life as a hermit outside of Marseilles, France, where she was miraculously borne aloft to heaven seven times a day to hear the choir of angels. Considered a fallen woman in her early life, Mary earned redemption through her complete devotion to Christ. During this period, Durer was preoccupied with the laws of human proportion and the female figure. Mary Magdalenes powerful legs and widened hips are comparable to the female nudes in Durers The Dream of the Doctor and Adam and Eve
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1471 1528 Albrecht Durer Albrecht Dürer German Early 16th Century
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This print showcases "The Ecstasy of Mary Magdalene" a woodcut created by the renowned German artist Albrecht Dürer between 1501 and 1504. Dürer's depiction of Mary Magdalene, a popular subject in German art at the time, is considered a simple woodcut intended for a wide audience. According to medieval accounts found in the Golden Legend, Mary Magdalene spent her final years as a hermit near Marseilles, France. It was believed that she experienced divine miracles daily, being lifted up to heaven seven times each day to listen to the celestial choir of angels. Having once been regarded as a fallen woman, Mary achieved redemption through her unwavering devotion to Christ. During this period in his career, Dürer was deeply fascinated by human proportion and female figures. In this particular artwork, he emphasizes Mary Magdalene's powerful legs and widened hips—characteristics reminiscent of his other works featuring female nudes such as "The Dream of the Doctor" and "Adam and Eve" "The Ecstasy of Mary Magdalene" not only exemplifies Dürer's mastery in capturing intricate details but also reflects his exploration of religious themes during the Renaissance era. This remarkable piece can be admired at The Cleveland Museum of Art and serves as an enduring testament to both Dürer's artistic genius and his contribution to German heritage art.
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