Mary Magdalene on the Clouds

Mary Magdalene on the Clouds

RP-P-OB-1709

collector's mark: Lugt 2228a

Mary Magdalene rubbed Jesus’ feet with salve, and thus can be recognized from her attribute, the ointment jar. While spending a long period in repentance in the desert she was lifted up to heaven by angels several times a day. Lucas’ portrayal of this event is fairly unconventional. She ascends entirely under her own steam without the angels’ help. This small print must have been widely popular early on as there are five different engraved copies of it.

Bartsch 124

• print maker: Lucas van Leyden (mentioned on object), Low Countries
• after own design by: after design of Lucas van Leyden

1518

gravure

height 121 mm x width 78 mm

Public domain

• Bartsch 124
• New Hollstein Dutch 124-(a)

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https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200122995