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The Worldly Life of Mary Magdalene
Lucas van Leyden (mentioned on object), 1519
The print portrays the sinful, worldly life of Mary Magdalene before she became a follower of Jesus. In a landscape with amorous couples she dances timidly to the music of a piper and a drummer. Only a tiny detail alludes to her later life: far in the distance, near the rock, she is being being lifted to heaven by four angels.
- Artwork typeprint
- Object numberRP-P-OB-1706
- Dimensionsheight 292 mm x width 398 mm
- Physical characteristicsgravure