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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