Upper Rhine region, 16th centuryMary Magdalene Oil on panel applied to a wooden panel 62 x 52 cm - framed 91 x 55 cm. On the back, sticker referring to the Wallraf Richartz Museum Cologne (loan) Provenance: Lempertz, Paintings 15th-19th C., 23.09.2015, lot 45 Result: €17,360 (incl. premium) link The splendid female figure immortalized here is Mary Magdalene, one of the most fascinating and controversial subjects of the Christian tradition, a symbol of sin and redemption, but also of mystery and femininity, whose image has inspired artists of every era. The elegant appearance of the Magdalene and the clear and bright chromatic palette of the work take us back to a master from the Upper Rhine, presumably German, active in the 16th century, influenced by the formal values ??of Flemish and Italian Renaissance painting. Young and attractive, with the usual long chestnut/golden hair falling in soft waves over her shoulders, the Saint is depicted here as a princess, in elegant clothes, with an embroidered fabric headdress in the shape of a turban reminiscent of a crown, embellished with a jewel pin. Our image differs from the more common depictions of Mary Magdalene as a penitent and hermit: it, therefore, refers to her worldly figure before her conversion, as a woman of great charm and strong emotional impact. Maddalena emerges with a Renaissance composure, but her intense gaze and long hair retain a mysterious aura, giving us a portrait with a mystical flavor, between earthly sensuality and visionary spirituality. Despite this 'profane' rendering of the Saint, we see her depicted with the symbols that enhance her spiritual role: the vase of ointments, linked to the evangelical episode of the anointing of Christ, the pendant with the crucifix, which recalls her unwavering faith, and finally the loose hair, an aesthetic attribute par excellence but also a symbol of her transformation from sinner to penitent saint. Excellent condition. Restored. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The painting is sold complete with a pleasant frame and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and descriptive iconographic sheet. We handle and organize the transport of the purchased works, both for Italy and abroad, through professional and insured carriers. If you wish to see this or other works in person, we will be happy to welcome you to our new gallery in Riva del Garda, in Viale Giuseppe Canella 18. We are waiting for you! Contact us for any information or to arrange a visit, we will be happy to answer you. Follow us also on: https://www.instagram.com/galleriacastelbarco/?hl=it https://www.facebook.com/galleriacastelbarco/