The Penitent Magdalene Comforted by Angels
Artist: Josefa de Obidos
1679
Painting
Mary Magdalene, dressed in rich pink satin robes, is depicted at the moment of her conversion, swooning in ecstasy on the ground, surrounded by a host of jubilant angels, some of whom play music. She is accompanied by her typical attributes representing penance, including a jar of ointment, a skull, and a scourge. Upon her head sits a crown of flowers, and above that, a fine halo is visible, with a sunburst of light at its center.
In typical Baroque style, the scene takes place against a fantastical, nonspecific, swirling atmospheric background. The composition is dominated by burnt orange and deep teal, and the scene is illuminated by a central candle held by one of the angels.
This oil on copper painting is in the Louvre Museum
The Pórtico da Gloria (The Porch of Glory)
Artist: Master Mateo
1168-1188
Sculpture
The stone Pórtico da Gloria is a Romanesque portico with numerous statues, including figures of prophets, apostles, and the twenty-four elders of the Apocalypse playing musical instruments.
It is located at the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, Spain
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