{"product_id":"penitent-magdalene-bartolome-esteban-murillo","title":"Penitent Magdalene - Bartolomé Esteban Murillo","description":"\u003cp\u003eBartolomé Esteban Murillo's \"Penitent Magdalene\" captures a moment of religious devotion with soft brushwork and dramatic lighting. The Magdalene's upward gaze and the presence of angels evoke themes of repentance and divine grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBartolomé Esteban Murillo's \"Penitent Magdalene\" presents a figure of religious devotion, set against a dark, rocky background. The Magdalene, her gaze directed upwards, is draped in white and red cloth, her hands clasped in supplication. To her right, a skull and a wooden cross rest on a stone ledge, symbols of mortality and faith. Above, a group of angels appears in a burst of light, their presence a divine response to her repentance. The composition uses chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts between light and shadow, to heighten the emotional intensity of the scene. Murillo's style, characterised by its soft brushwork and gentle realism, is evident in the rendering of the Magdalene's features and the drapery's folds. \n\nMurillo was a leading painter of the Spanish Baroque period, known for his religious works and genre scenes. His depictions of the Immaculate Conception and various saints were particularly popular, reflecting the religious fervour of 17th-century Spain. \"Penitent Magdalene\" exemplifies his ability to combine religious subject matter with a humanistic sensibility, creating images that are both devotional and emotionally engaging. The painting invites contemplation on themes of repentance, forgiveness, and divine grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bartolomé Esteban Murillo","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57870052720975,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57870056849743,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57870056882511,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Penitent-Magdalene_Poster_CompositorV1_1780786689563.jpg?v=1780818021","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/penitent-magdalene-bartolome-esteban-murillo","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}