Penitent Mary Magdalene
The composition follows a diagonal movement, guiding the eye from the reclining figure in the lower left toward a descending cherub in the upper right. Draped in ochre, gold, and sienna, the woman’s form is defined by fluid, organic lines that suggest both movement and texture. A strong light source illuminates her face and torso, casting soft shadows across the rocky terrain to create a sense of three-dimensionality. This use…








