Marie Madeleine Collection
"Marie Madeleine: A Journey of Redemption, Devotion, and Tragedy" In the captivating painting "The Penitent Magdalen, " created around 1640 on a canvas
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"Marie Madeleine: A Journey of Redemption, Devotion, and Tragedy" In the captivating painting "The Penitent Magdalen, " created around 1640 on a canvas, Marie Madeleine's story unfolds. With her eyes filled with remorse and hands clasped in prayer, she seeks redemption for her past sins. The artist skillfully captures the depth of her repentance through intricate brushstrokes. Moving to another depiction, folio 127r reveals Mary bringing an ointment to Christ's tomb on vellum. This delicate artwork showcases Marie Madeleine's unwavering devotion as she prepares to anoint the body of her beloved teacher and savior. A striking detail from the altarpiece of Saint Magdalen is "Mary Magdalene Boarding a Ship. " Painted in 1526 on canvas, it portrays Marie Madeleine embarking on a spiritual journey towards enlightenment. Her expression reflects both determination and vulnerability as she sets sail into unknown waters. Shifting focus to reality, we encounter the entrance to the Hotel of Marquise de Brinvilliers at 28 rue de Bievre in Paris depicted using chalk and gouache on paper. This illustration offers us a glimpse into Marie Madeleine's world outside religious narratives—a place where intrigue and scandal intertwine. Within a facsimile of King Philip II of Spain's Breviary from 1569 lies another representation—the "Entombment. " Crafted meticulously on parchment, this piece evokes profound sorrow as Marie Madeleine mourns over Christ's lifeless body alongside other disciples. In contrast stands "Disputation on the Trinity, " painted circa 1520 with oil on panel. Here we witness intellectual debates that challenged traditional beliefs during Marie Madeleine’s time—an era marked by theological exploration and questioning.