The Master of the Magdalen Legend is named after a large dispersed triptych thought to date from about 1515-20. His attributable paintings date from 1483 to 1527. The Master may have been active in Brussels, perhaps as a court painter.
Master of the Magdalen Legend
active about 1483 - 1527
Paintings by Master of the Magdalen Legend
This is Saint Mary Magdalene, one of Christ’s followers, identifiable from the pot of expensive ointment with which she anointed Christ’s feet. This painting was once joined to another panel, and was probably the left wing of a triptych (a painting made of three parts).Mary’s dress is cloth-of-go...
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Saint Mary Magdalene is identified by her emblem, the covered pot containing the ointment with which she anointed Christ.This small panel is one of at least twelve versions of this image. The others are very similar in size, style and technique and may have been mass produced by tracing in the sa...
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