Mary Magdalene

Mary Magdalene by Luca Signorelli
Artist
Luca Signorelli
Date
1504
Style
High renaissance
Genre
Religious painting
The "Mary Magdalene" by Luca Signorelli, created circa 1502–1505, is a compelling example of a religious painting from the High renaissance period. This tempera on canvas work depicts the penitent saint with expressive emotion, characteristic of Signorelli's later style, and is believed to be a late autograph piece. The painting captures the spiritual intensity and intricate detail typical of the era, emphasizing the profound religious significance of Mary Magdalene’s repentant figure. It now resides in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, exemplifying the era’s masterful artistry and religious devotion.

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