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Lippo Memmi

Mary Magdalene, ca. 1330

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Description

Maker

Title

Mary Magdalene

Year

ca. 1330

Medium

Tempera and gold on panel

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Supports

Dimensions

49.5 x 22.5 cm (19 1/2 x 8 7/8 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Unsigned

Type

Credit

Museum Appropriation Fund

Object Number

21.250

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

European Galleries

This graceful portrait of a woman holding a covered alabaster jar depicts Mary Magdalene, a devout follower of Christ. The elaborate punched-gold background enhances her saintliness and complements her elongated features and fluid drapery. This small panel once appeared as the uppermost element on the side wing of an altarpiece, set above representations of other saints.

Use

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