Old Flemish Painting Of Penitent Magdalene Oil On Panel From The 18th Century

Oil painting on wood from the 18th century of Flemish origin, it depicts the penitent Magdalene according to her traditional iconographic attributes. Sitting leaning on a rock with her long hair loose, holding the book of the sacred scriptures in her arms, with her gaze in ecstasy turned upwards. Next to her is the "Momento mori" skull, to remind the proud that the epilogue will always be the same. In the background, a glimpse of a wooded landscape. The painting is portrayed on a wooden panel of oak, a typical wood used by Flemish painters for their works. The painting is inserted in an ancient but not contemporary gilded wooden frame.

PERIOD First half of the 18th century

DIMENSIONS With frame L. cm 49.5 x H. cm 69.5 of the panel L. cm 42.5 x H. cm 63