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Metal Print : The Penitent Magdalen, c. 1640 (oil on canvas)
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The Penitent Magdalen, c. 1640 (oil on canvas)
XOS1127602 The Penitent Magdalen, c.1640 (oil on canvas) by Tour, Georges de la (1593-1652); 133x93 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: mirror, symbol of vanity; a skull, emblem of mortality; and a candle that probably stands for her spiritual enlightenment.); French, out of copyright
Media ID 12709109
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Candle Candlelight Madeleine Penitente Marie Madeleine Mary Magdalene Meditation Pearl Pearls Penance Shadow Skull
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Bring the haunting beauty of Georges de La Tour's 'The Penitent Magdalen, c.1640' into your home with a Media Storehouse Metal Print. This exquisite oil on canvas masterpiece, available through Bridgeman Images and Fine Art Finder, showcases the introspective Magdalen in a dimly lit room, reflecting on her past sins as she gazes into a mirror and contemplates the skull before her. The intricate details and rich colors of this 17th-century painting are brilliantly captured in the high-quality metal print, creating a stunning and timeless work of art that is sure to inspire reflection and introspection in any space.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 38.1cm (10" x 15")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The Penitent Magdalen, c. 1640
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is a captivating oil painting by Georges de la Tour that captures the essence of spiritual redemption and self-reflection. In this profound artwork, we see St. Mary Magdalene in an intimate interior setting, illuminated solely by the soft glow of a candlelight. The focal point of the composition is the figure of Mary Magdalene herself, portrayed as a woman deep in meditation and penance. Her face bears an expression of remorse and contemplation as she holds a string of pearls, symbolizing her former life filled with worldly vanity and materialism. A mirror placed beside her reflects her somber visage, serving as a reminder of her past sins and vanities. A skull rests on the table nearby, representing mortality and reminding us that life is fleeting. The candle burning brightly represents her newfound spiritual enlightenment and inner transformation. It casts long shadows across the room, adding depth to the scene while emphasizing Mary's journey towards repentance. This remarkable painting invites viewers to reflect upon their own lives - to contemplate their actions, seek forgiveness for past wrongs, and strive for personal growth through introspection. "The Penitent Magdalen" serves as both a visual masterpiece and an allegory for human redemption that continues to resonate with audiences today.
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