The Story
The Penitent Magdalene (Magdalena Poenitens), from "The Large Landscapes" by Johannes van Doetecum I.
Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1926.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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The Penitent Magdalene (Magdalena Poenitens), from "The Large Landscapes"
Johannes van Doetecum I
Period
Renaissance
Theme
Daily Life
Medium
Etching
Current Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
The Story
The Penitent Magdalene (Magdalena Poenitens), from "The Large Landscapes" by Johannes van Doetecum I.
Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1926.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.