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Mary Magdalene
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
The penitent Mary Magdalene praying in a cave. She holds a crucifix against her forehead and reads in a Bible. The book lies on a skull. Next to her in the grass stands an open ointment jar referring to a biblical story in which she anoints the feet of Christ. Under the image a Latin verse by Simon Sovius is printed.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineMaria Magdalena. c. 1600 - c. 1605. Nicolaas Braeu. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
