Painting Reviews: Penitent Magdalene And Eight Stories Of Her Life
Maestro Della Maddalena 1280 - 1285
Tempera And Gold On Wood
Florence, Gallerie Dell'Accademia
Description
At the centre there is the Magdalene, she is completely covered by her hair after a long retirement to espiate her sins.
Her right hand outstretched echoes the Franciscan icons and confirms their inspiration. In her left hand there is an unrolled scroll containing a long inscription that invites the faithful to atone for sins following the example of the saint.
The stories painted are the following:
Mary Magdalene anoints the feet of Christ
Noli me tangere
Mary Magdalene carried to heaven by the angels
Last communion of Mary Magdalene
Resurrection of Lazarus
Sermon of the Magdalene
Mary Magdalene in the desert fed by an angel
Funeral of the Magdalene
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