Artemisia Gentileschi painted Mary Magdalene in a sudden swoon — a tradition of matching physical beauty to spiritual elevation.
The Kimbell Art Museum announced Friday it acquired Artemisia Gentileschi’s “Penitent Mary Magdalene ... she initially adapted from Caravaggio’s realistic style. But she gained her ...
The painting, titled Penitent Mary Magdalene (1625–26), centers a female ... Taking cues from artists like Caravaggio, ...