Saint Mary Magdalene washes Christ's feet at supper. Gouache painting.

On the confused 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

Bible. N.T. Matthew 26; Mark 14; Luke 7; John 12. On the right, a man complains at Mary's scene. In the Gospel of Luke he is Simon the Pharisee, whereas in John's Gospel he is Judas

1 painting : gouache with ink and gum arabic, cut out ; approximately 7.5 x 8.5 cm

Wellcome Collection 22633i