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Mary Magdalene
Jan van Scorel (1495–1562), Haarlem?, c. 1530, oil on panel
Mary Magdalene can be recognized by the jar of ointment in her hands with which she cared for Jesus’ feet following her conversion to Christianity. She is usually depicted as a prostitute, referencing her alleged past. The influence of Italian painting, which Van Scorel encountered during a sojourn in Rome and Venice, is evident in her clothing.
- Artwork typepainting
- Object numberSK-A-372
- Dimensionsheight 66.3 cm x width 76 cm, height 86.5 cm x width 96 cm x thickness 5.5 cm