Painting, "Penitent Magdalene" - Marble - 17th-18th century
Splendid miniature of great pictorial quality, made on marble by an ancient master painter. The scene depicts Mary Magdalene praying in front of the Crucifix and a Memento Mori skull, the veining of the marble creates a special scenery. Preservation: there are small losses of colour The frame is from a later time. Dimensions: 5 x 4 cm; with a 17 x 16 cm frame.
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Splendid miniature of great pictorial quality, made on marble by an ancient master painter. The scene depicts Mary Magdalene praying in front of the Crucifix and a Memento Mori skull, the veining of the marble creates a special scenery. Preservation: there are small losses of colour The frame is from a later time. Dimensions: 5 x 4 cm; with a 17 x 16 cm frame.