On-line gallery
- Reference number
- P00498
- Author
- Veronese, Paolo (Italian)
- Title
- Penitent Mary Magdalene
- Chronology
- 1583
- Technique
- Support
- Measures
- 122 cm x 105 cm
- School
- Theme
- Shown
- Yes
- Entrance
- COLECCION REAL
- Procedence
- Royal Collection
This late work by Veronese reflects
the transformations experienced by
Venitian religious painting around
1575, when they were subject to
control by the Inquisition.
Veronese adapted his style to meet
these demands, and in his late
works we can see a progressive
simplification of the compositions,
a darkening palette of colors, and
the use of a sketchier brushstroe.
The result is images of
concentrated emotion, stripped of
details that could distract the
faithful.
This work was acquired by Luis de
Haro upon the death of Charles I of
England. In Spain it first appeared
in the inventory of Isabel de
Farnesio (1692-1766) at the La
Granja Palace in 1746, where it
remained until 1814.
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