Mary Magdalene (Artemisia Gentileschi)

Mary Magdalene is a 1616-1618 painting by the Italian baroque artist Artemisia Gentileschi. It hangs in the Pitti Palace in Florence.[1]

Mary Magdalene, Artemisia Gentileschi, 1616–1618, Pitti Palace, Florence

Description

The figure is portrayed in a gown of yellow silk, pushing away a mirror (a symbol of vanity) inscribed with the words Optimam partem elegit (“you have chosen the best part”).[2]

References
  1. Christiansen, Keith; Mann, Judith Walker (2001-01-01). Orazio and Artemisia Gentileschi. New York; New Haven: Metropolitan Museum of Art ; Yale University Press. ISBN 1588390063.
  2. "S. M. Magdalen". Le Gallerie degli Uffizi. Retrieved 16 June 2020.


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