Painting "Marie-Madelein" oil on canvas, 19th century
2.500,00 €
A mid-19th century painting depicting Mary Magdalene in the grotto of the Sainte-Baume, which has been a chapel since the 5th century. The skull, signifying humility, and the jewellery worn by the former fisherwoman are striking features. The sanctuary, run by the Benedictine nuns, receives 500,000 visitors a year. A major site in Provence.
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