Mary Magdalene
Mary Magdalene c1660+70 by Italian Painter Carlo Dolci (1616 – 1686) of the Baroque Period, known for his highly detailed works of religious art.
The dimly lit portrait casts a dramatic chiaroscuro effect, with deep shadows contrasted by sculpted heavenly beams of light that highlight a slightly golden halo; around the head of Mary Magdalene, who is gazing upward with an expression of wistful contemplation.
Her warmed toned skin and delicate features are highlighted against simple stone wall wall backdrop, convey the divine grace of the scene with her as the focal point.
Mary is wearing a luxurious red velvet cloak with puffed sleeves, over an intricate white laced undergarment that can be seen protruding from the collar of the cloak.
She has a ruby jeweled brooch that is fastened at her right shoulder, which rest on the brown leather portion of the cloak accented by black leather floral motifs, as it glints in the directed light above her.
Her chestnut tresses are styled in a gentle cascading flow that rest on her shoulders and down her back; while framing her face and delicate brown eyes as she speaks with the GOD Almighty.
In her right hand, she gently holds a simple plain silver urn, with a smooth domed cap that, that would have traditionally been used to store sacred herbs; adding an air of enigmatic symbolism to the portrayal of this momentous event.
The work’s historic and masterful origins from the Renaissance era of art and classical antiquity, exudes a solemn, romantic aura befitting the artistic styles and fashions of that transformative period; and conveys the majesty of a moment in history, that is still felt to the present time of the modern world.
Info Below Derived From Wikipedia.org
Carlo was born in Florence; the grandson of a painter on his mothers side of the family who at a very early age apprenticed with Italian Baroque Jacopo Vignali (1592 – 1664).
Unlike many other painters Carlo was not a prolific painter; many times taking weeks working on just one part of the human body.
This made him unsuited for large scale fresco, and so he mainly painted small scale and half body length portraits; although he did paint some full length portraits as well.
Since Dolci was a devoted Christian much of his work is religious in nature, demonstrating his strong belief and faith. He also had a daughter Agnese Dolci (1635 – 1686), who was an accomplished artist in her own right that helped produced copies of his works.
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