Saint Mary Magdalen
The Met
Artist: Follower of Barna da Siena|Follower of Lippo Memmi (Italian, Sienese, active mid-14th century)|Bartolo di Fredi(Sienese, active mid-14th century)
Date: mid-14th century
Department: Robert Lehman Collection
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood, gold ground
Dimensions: Overall, with original side and bottom moldings, 17 x 10 3/4 in. (43.2 x 27.3 cm); painted surface 15 5/8 x 8 3/8 in. (39.7 x 21.3 cm)
Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A woman in a red cloak holds a dark lidded vessel, framed by an arched gold panel
Detailed Description
A vertical, arched panel painting depicts a woman in a red cloak against a gold background. The woman is positioned centrally, facing slightly to the viewer's right, with her head gently tilted. She has a pale complexion, with dark, downcast eyes and a small mouth. A golden halo with radiating lines encircles her head. She wears a deep red cloak that covers her head and drapes over her shoulders and body, revealing a dark green or blue garment underneath. Her hands are clasped at her waist, holding a dark, ornate, lidded vessel. The background is entirely gold, featuring intricate patterns of raised dots and lines, particularly around the halo and in the upper arched section. Within the upper arch, two small, dark circular medallions are visible, one on each side, containing indistinct figures. The painting exhibits visible cracks and signs of age across its surface.
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