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The Elevation Of The Magdalen



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The Elevation Of The Magdalen
The Elevation Of The Magdalen
The Elevation of the Magdalen
Peter Strüb the Younger (Master of Messkirch)
16th century
Tempera on panel
The Bergmann Richards Memorial Fund and the Fiduciary Fund

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  • Since the Middle Ages, the Christian story of Mary Magdalene demonstrated that through repentance forgiveness was possible.

  • During the Middle Ages and RENAISSANCE, the Christian saints were popular role models. As such, they frequently appeared in large altarpiece paintings.

  • The IDEALIZED beauty of Mary Magdalene as well as the REALISTIC details in this TEMPERA painting are typical of northern European art during the 16th century.

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