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The Conversion of the Magdalene, c.1598 (oil & tempera on canvas)

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DTR360894
Image title
The Conversion of the Magdalene, c.1598 (oil & tempera on canvas)
Artist
Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610) / Italian
Location
Detroit Institute of Arts, USA
Medium
oil and tempera on canvas
Date
c. 1598 AD (C16th AD)
Dimensions
100x134.5 cms
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also known as Martha Reproving Mary, Martha and Mary Magdalene, The Conversion of the Magdalene, and the Alzaga Caravaggio. In the sixteenth century a new emphasis was placed on Mary Magdalen's role as a converted sinner. Caravaggio depicts Mary's sister Martha, dressed modestly, reproaching her sister for her wayward conduct and enumerating on her fingers the miracles of Christ. This exact moment of the conversion was obviously a tremendous challenge for the painter because the change is spiritual rather than physical. Caravaggio's solution was to manipulate the light that illuminates the Magdalen, giving her an unearthly glow. The mirror, a traditional image of vanity, now reflects the light of divine revelation.

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Photo: © Detroit Institute of Arts / Bridgeman Images
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Gift of the Kresge Foundation and Mrs. Edsel B. Ford
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