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"La Madeleine repentante"Peinture de Domenikos Theotokopoulos dit El Greco (1541-1614) 16eme siecle - El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614) - 1577 - Oil on canvas - 156, 5x121 - Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest
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"La Madeleine repentante"Peinture de Domenikos Theotokopoulos dit El Greco (1541-1614) 16eme siecle - El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614) - 1577 - Oil on canvas - 156, 5x121 - Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest
FIA5399436 " La Madeleine repentante" Peinture de Domenikos Theotokopoulos dit El Greco (1541-1614) 16eme siecle - El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614) - 1577 - Oil on canvas - 156, 5x121 - Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest by Greco, El (Domenico Theotocopuli) (1541-1614); Museum of Fine Arts (Szepmuveszeti) Budapest, Hungary; Photo © Fine Art Images
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Chalice Christanity Forgiveness Open Book Repentance Saint Mary Magdalene Skull Skulls Twilight Vanity
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La Madeleine repentante
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is a captivating painting by Domenikos Theotokopoulos, better known as El Greco. Created in the 16th century, this oil on canvas masterpiece measures an impressive 156.5x121 centimeters and can be found at the Szepmuveszeti Muzeum in Budapest. The painting depicts Mary Magdalene, a prominent figure in Christian religion, who is often associated with repentance and forgiveness. In this portrayal, El Greco captures her deep remorse and spiritual transformation through his masterful use of color and composition. Mary Magdalene is shown holding an open book symbolizing her commitment to religious devotion. Above her head looms a skull, representing vanity and mortality. The inclusion of skulls and skeletons throughout the artwork further emphasizes the theme of repentance and serves as a reminder of life's fleeting nature. The sky behind Mary Magdalene is painted with rich hues of twilight, adding an ethereal quality to the scene. This celestial backdrop enhances the overall sense of spirituality conveyed by El Greco's brushstrokes. With "La Madeleine repentante". El Greco showcases his exceptional talent for capturing human emotion within religious art. Through his unique style characterized by elongated figures and expressive colors, he invites viewers to contemplate themes such as redemption, faith, and personal transformation. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate every intricate detail of El Greco's work while highlighting its significance within art history.
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