Ointment Jar Collection

Triptych with Virgin and Child, Saint John the Evangelist (left wing) and Mary Magdalene (right wing Creator)
Triptych with Virgin and Child, Saint John the Evangelist (left wing) and Mary Magdalene (right wing), c.1505-c.1525. The Virgin, seated beneath an ornate canopy in the centre panel

Mary Magdalene, c.1480. Creator: Carlo Crivelli
Mary Magdalene, c.1480

Christ Appearing to Mary Magdalene (Noli Me Tangere), Flanders, 1540/45. Creator: Willem de Pannemaker
Christ Appearing to Mary Magdalene (Noli Me Tangere), Flanders, 1540/45. Woven in the workshop of Willem de Pannemaker, from a design attributed to Michiel Coxcie or Giovanni Battista Lodi da

Madonna and Child with Saints
AII79615 Madonna and Child with Saints by Sarto, Andrea del (1486-1530); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy

Christ Appearing to Mary Magdalene ("Noli Me Tangere"), Southern Netherlands
Christ Appearing to Mary Magdalene (" Noli Me Tangere" ), Southern Netherlands, 1485/1500

Unguent Vessel, Egypt, Middle Kingdom-Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12-Early Dynasty 18 (about 1985-1425 BCE)

Ointment Jar with Lid, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 (about 1976-1794 BCE)

Unguent Jar, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Unguent Jar, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE)

Unguent Vessel, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 (about 1985-1773 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Unguent Vessel, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 (about 1985-1773 BCE)

Unguent Vessel, Egypt, Old Kingdom-Middle Kingdom (?), Dynasty 3-12 (about 2686-1773 BCE)

Oil Jar with Lid, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 (about 1976-1794 BCE)

Ointment Vessel with Lid, Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (about 1570-1293 BCE)

Ointment Vessel, Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (about 1550-1292 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Ointment Vessel, Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (about 1550-1292 BCE)

Lamentation over the Body of Christ, c. 1500. Creator: Gerard David
Lamentation over the Body of Christ, c. 1500

Mary Magdalene, 1540 / 50. Creator: Moretto da Brescia
Mary Magdalene, 1540/50

A Lady Reading (Saint Mary Magdalene), About 1530. Creator
A Lady Reading (Saint Mary Magdalene), About 1530

The Penitent Saint Mary Magdalene, kneeling before a skull and bones, 1640-60

An Oracle (Thetis and Achilles Before the Oracle) before 1643
ALM283419 An Oracle (Thetis and Achilles Before the Oracle) before 1643 (oil on panel transferred to masonite) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); 58.7x90.8 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum

St. Mary Magdalene and St. Catherine of Alexandria (oil on panel)
PWI91643 St. Mary Magdalene and St. Catherine of Alexandria (oil on panel) by Witz, Konrad (1400/10-44/6); Musee de l Oeuvre de Notre Dame, Strasbourg, France; ePeter Willi; Swiss, out of copyright

Madonna and Child with SS. Peter, Jerome and Mary Magdalene with a Bishop
PWI91629 Madonna and Child with SS. Peter, Jerome and Mary Magdalene with a Bishop, 1500 (oil on panel) by Vivarini, Alvise (c.1445/6-1503/5); Musee de Picardie, Amiens

Cathedral, interior, choir screen, Jesus Christ appearing to Mary Magdalene, c. 1340-51 (polychrome stone)
ALI382729 Cathedral, interior, choir screen, Jesus Christ appearing to Mary Magdalene, c.1340-51 (polychrome stone) by Ravy, Jean (1318-44) & Jean Le Boutellier (1270-1370); Notre Dame, Paris

Study of a female nude (pastel on paper)
HTL93688 Study of a female nude (pastel on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 76.2x61 cm; Private Collection; By courtesy of Julian Hartnoll; English, out of copyright

The Braque Family Triptych: (LtoR) St. John the Baptist
PWI91641 The Braque Family Triptych: (LtoR) St. John the Baptist, Christ the Redeemer between the Virgin and St. John the Evangelist, St

Mary Magdalene Saint Mary Magdalene standing
Mary Magdalene, Saint Mary Magdalene, standing with the ointment jar in the right hand. The penitent harlot Mary Magdalene, possible attributes: book (or scroll), crown, crown of thorns, crucifix

Mary Magdalene Mary Magdalene Mary Magdalene Mary Magdalene, Mary Magdalene sitting under a tree with the ointment jar on her lap

Noli me tangere Christ Mary Magdalene encounter
Noli me tangere, Christ Appears to Mary Magdalene, Noli me tangere : the encounter of Christ and Mary Magdalene. Mary Magdalene, with an ointment jar, kneels before Christ in the form of a gardener

Collection people animals letter A foreground left
Collection of people and animals with the letter A, In the foreground left some putti try to hold an eel in their hands. A monkey witnesses their unsuccessful attempt

Moses Aaron Title page T Godwin Aaron 1679 biblical context
Moses and Aaron Title page for: T. Godwin, Moses and Aaron, 1679, Moses (not in biblical context), possible attributes: rays of light or horns on his head, rod, Tables of the Law

Penitent Mary Magdalene Mary Magdalene folded hands
Penitent Mary Magdalene, Mary Magdalene with folded hands in a landscape. A putto carries her ointment jar. This print is part of an album, the penitent St

Mary Magdalene Book Ointment Jar Workshop Master
Mary Magdalene with a Book and an Ointment Jar; Workshop of Master of the First Prayer Book of Maximilian (Flemish, active about 1475 - 1515); Bruges, Belgium; about 1510-1520; Tempera colors, gold

The Lamentation, 1524 (oil on panel)
XIR97195 The Lamentation, 1524 (oil on panel) by Huber, Wolf (1490-1553); 106x87 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; German, out of copyright

The Braque Family Triptych, St. John the Baptist, Christ the Redeemer between the Virgin and St
XIR346641 The Braque Family Triptych, St. John the Baptist, Christ the Redeemer between the Virgin and St. John the Evangelist, St

H Mary Magdalene, Monogrammist CHRO, 1632

Moses and Aron with the Tablets of the Law (leaf left), Simon Frisius, Gerard Valck, 1670 - 1726

Moses and Aaron with the Tablets of the Law, Simon Frisius, Gerard Valck, 1670 - 1726

Moses and Aaron with the Tablets of the Law (leaf right), Simon Frisius, Gerard Valck, 1670 - 1726

Triptych with St. Jerome, St. Catherine and Mary Magdalene (oil on panel)
XKH149180 Triptych with St. Jerome, St. Catherine and Mary Magdalene (oil on panel) by Isenbrandt or Isenbrant, Adriaen (c.1490-1551); 26.5x18.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Flemish

Moses and Aaron standing behind an altar, print maker: Jan Luyken, Pieter Mortier, 1705

Moses and Aaron standing behind an altar, Jan Luyken, Willem Goeree, 1682

Moses and Aaron with the tablets of the law, Jan Luyken, Gerardus Borstius (I), Jacobus Borstius, 1698

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"Unveiling the Ancient Secrets: The Ointment Jar" Step into a world of timeless beauty as we explore the captivating history behind the humble ointment jar. From ancient Egypt to Renaissance Europe, this unassuming vessel has witnessed centuries of art and devotion. In Gerard David's poignant masterpiece "Lamentation over the Body of Christ, " we catch a glimpse of an ointment jar, symbolizing both grief and hope. Its presence reminds us of Mary Magdalene's encounter with Christ in Southern Netherlands' painting "Christ Appearing to Mary Magdalene. " This intimate moment is captured forever on canvas, immortalizing their connection. Travel back further in time to Egypt's Middle Kingdom-Early New Kingdom period, where an exquisite Unguent Vessel stands as a testament to craftsmanship. Created during Dynasty 12-Early Dynasty 18, it carries echoes from Disputation on the Trinity, c. 1520 - an oil painting that challenges theological concepts. As we delve deeper into Egyptian history, another Unguent Jar from the Ptolemaic Period emerges mysteriously. Its creator remains unknown but its allure persists through time. Similarly enigmatic is another Unguent Vessel from Dynasty 12 (about 1985-1773 BCE), showcasing artistic finesse amidst historical uncertainty. The journey continues with an Oil Jar with Lid from Egypt's Middle Kingdom (Dynasty 12). Crafted around 1976-1794 BCE, it represents not only practicality but also aesthetic elegance – qualities shared by Madonna and Child with Saints paintings throughout Renaissance art. Finally, we encounter two remarkable vessels from Egypt's New Kingdom (Dynasty 18). An Ointment Vessel with Lid dating back to about1570-1293 BCE invites us into a realm where beauty rituals intertwined seamlessly with spiritual practices.