Mary MagdaleneAmbrosius Benson · 1530
Northern Renaissance
1530
46.0 x 37.0 cm
Ambrosius Benson (1497 – 1550)
Ambrosius Benson: Italian Renaissance painter known for religious art & classical influences. Master of 'Magdalen' scenes, popular in Spain & a key figure in Flemish art.
About this artwork
- Title: Mary Magdalene
- Artist: Ambrosius Benson
- Year: 1530
- Original dimensions: 46.0 x 37.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Northern Renaissance
- Creative period: Renaissance
- Corpus context: benson's introspective style, female archetype
- Keywords: classical portrait style, renaissance beauty art, introspective artwork
Questions & Answers
How is "Mary Magdalene" by Ambrosius Benson proportioned, and how big is it?
"Mary Magdalene" by Ambrosius Benson is proportioned as a portrait work of 46 x 37 cm.
Which artist is "Mary Magdalene" attributed to?
"Mary Magdalene" was created by Ambrosius Benson. The information on this page describes Ambrosius Benson's original work.
When was "Mary Magdalene" made?
"Mary Magdalene" by Ambrosius Benson was created in 1530.
Can the image of "Mary Magdalene" by Ambrosius Benson be freely reproduced?
"Mary Magdalene" by Ambrosius Benson is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.
Is "Mary Magdalene" by Ambrosius Benson a light or a dark artwork?
"Mary Magdalene" by Ambrosius Benson is recorded as deep_shadow, with a dark luminance.
What orientation does "Mary Magdalene" by Ambrosius Benson have?
"Mary Magdalene" by Ambrosius Benson is a portrait composition. The proportions are worth checking before choosing a print size.
How old was Ambrosius Benson when creating "Mary Magdalene" in 1530?
Ambrosius Benson was 33 years old when creating "Mary Magdalene" in 1530. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1497.