Female Figure (Penitent Magdalene?) [verso]. Creator: Donato Creti

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Female Figure (Penitent Magdalene?) [verso]. Creator: Donato Creti

Female Figure (Penitent Magdalene?) [verso]

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Biblical Character Brown Ink Creti Donato Cretti Donato Donato Creti Donato Cretti Magdalene Mary Mary Magdalen Mary Magdalene Pen And Brown Ink On Laid Paper Penitence Penitent Saint Mary Magdalene St Mary Magdalene

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This pen and brown ink drawing on laid paper, titled "Female Figure (Penitent Magdalene?)" by Donato Creti, is an exquisite example of Italian Baroque art from the 17th century. The image depicts a woman in deep penitence, her head bowed and hands pressed together in prayer. Her expression is one of profound contrition, her eyes downcast, as if in quiet communion with her inner turmoil. The delicate lines and shading in this masterful drawing reveal the artist's skillful hand and his ability to convey emotion through form and texture. Mary Magdalene, a biblical character of great significance in Christian tradition, is often depicted in art as a penitent sinner, having repented for her past sins and devoted herself to a life of prayer and devotion. This interpretation is further supported by the presence of a skull at the bottom of the drawing, a common symbol of mortality and the transience of earthly life. This evocative work of art, with its rich cultural and historical significance, is a treasure of the artistic heritage of Italy and Europe. It invites us to reflect on the complexities of human emotion and the transformative power of penitence and prayer. The drawing is currently on exhibit at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., where it continues to inspire and captivate visitors from around the world.

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