The Assumption of Mary Magdalene

Meester S, c. 1530

Two scenes from the life of Mary Magdalene have been depicted in a beautiful ornamental border. At the top the former sinner preaches to penitent followers. In the middle the near-nude saint is being borne to heaven by angels, while a kneeling priest and three animals look on.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-2013-34-4
  • Dimensionsheight 164 mm x width 105 mm
  • Physical characteristicsgravure, handgekleurd