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The Assumption of Mary Magdalene
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The Assumption of Mary Magdalene

Meester S · c. 1530 · engraving; hand coloring; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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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.

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Credit lineDe hemelvaart van Maria Magdalena. c. 1530. Meester S. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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