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Saint Mary Magdalene washes Christ's feet at supper. Etching by B. Picart after G. Robusti, il Tintoretto.
- Tintoretto, 1518-1594.
- Reference
- 22631i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Bible. N.T. Matthew 26; Mark 14; Luke 7; John 12. On the identity of Mary Magdalene, see L. Réau, 'Iconographie de l'art chrétien', Paris, 1957, vol. 2, p. 326. She is identified as a sinner, a courtesan, and as both Mary of Magdala and Mary of Bethany
Physical description
1 print : etching ; platemark 15.2 x 27.6 cm
Lettering
Madeleine aux pieds de Jesus Christ. Chez le Pharisien. Gravé par B. Picart, d'après le dessein de Tintoret du cabinet de B. Picart.
Lettering note
Bears number: 13
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 22631i
Type/Technique
Languages
- French
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores