Mary Magdalene
ca. 1775
9.25" x 7"
Framed: 11" x 8.75"
Textile, Watercolor portrait on parchment surrounded by gold and silk threads in appliqué technique
Region: Italy
St. Mary Magdalene is one of the greatest saints of the Bible and a legendary example of God's mercy and grace. The precise dates of her birth and death are unknown, but we do know she was present with Christ during his public ministry, death and resurrection.