Description and details
Antique oil-on-canvas painting depicting Magdalene (Mary Magdalene is often depicted as a penitent hermit,meditating on life and death) with skull (memento mori ,it is a common symbol in Christian iconography,serving as a reminder of mortality and the vanity of earthly possessions ),the painting appears to be a study for a larger work or private devotional. Excellent pictorial quality. Period first half of 18th century Italian school- Rintelated about 15 years ago ,shows no particular restoration at pictorial level- mis.25 cm x25 cm
Epoch
18th century
Style
Louis XIV, Baroque
Condition
Very good condition
Origin
Italy
Materials
Oil on canvas
Width
25.0cm
Height
25.0cm
