Tag: Penitent
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01 Work, Interpretation of the bible, Donato Creti’s The Penitent Magdalene, with Footnotes – #211
Mary Magdalene, literally translated as Mary the Magdalene or Mary of Magdala, is a figure in Christianity who, according to the Bible, traveled with Jesus as one of his followers. She is said to have witnessed Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. Within the four Gospels she is named more than most of the apostles. Based on…
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01 Work, Interpretation of the bible, Bartholomeus Douven’s Penitent Magdalene, with Footnotes #208
Sold for 16,250 EUR in March 2015 Mary Magdalene, literally translated as Mary the Magdalene or Mary of Magdala, is a figure in Christianity who, according to the Bible, traveled with Jesus as one of his followers. She is said to have witnessed Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. Within the four Gospels she is named more than…
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01 Work, Interpretation of the bible, Abraham Janssens I’s Penitent Magdalene, with Footnotes #206
One of a series of half-length, figural compositions undertaken by Abraham Janssens in the 1620s, this painting of the Penitent Magdalen was intended for a private patron. Its owner would have savored the visual opulence of the pensive saint surrounded by jewels, silks, fruit, and a golden ointment jar, while also understanding the somber skull…
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01 Work, RELIGIOUS ART – Interpretation the bible, Edouard Kasparides’ The penitent Mary Magdalene in the cave, with Footnotes – 127
The penitent Mary Magdalene was a sinner, perhaps a courtesan, Mary Magdalen was a witness of Christ who renounced the pleasures of the flesh for a life of penance and contemplation. Penitent Magdalene or Penitent Magdalen refers to a post-biblical period in the life of Mary Magdalene, according to medieval legend. According to the tenets…
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15 Works, October 3rd. is Luke Fildes’ day, his story, illustrated with footnotes #215
Sir Samuel Luke Fildes KCVO RA (3 October 1843[2] — 28 February 1927) was a British painter and illustrator born in Liverpool and trained at the South Kensington and Royal Academy Schools. He was the grandson of the political activist Mary Fildes… Please follow link for full post
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