Maria Magdalena in de wildernis, Johann Sadeler (I), 1580 - 1600

Title(s)

Maria Magdalena in de wildernis

Object type

• print

Object number

RP-P-1966-6

Catalogue reference

• The Illustrated Bartsch 134
• Hollstein Dutch 15

Inscriptions / marks

• collector's mark: Lugt 2760

Description

Maria Magdalena in de wildernis. Ze knielt voor een crucifix voor de grot waarin ze woont. Een bergachtig landschap op de achtergrond.

Artist

• publisher: Johann Sadeler (I) (mentioned on object)
• publisher: Aegidius Sadeler (II) (mentioned on object)
• print maker: anonymous
• monogrammist Q.L. (schrijver) (mentioned on object)

Dating

1580 - 1600

Material

• paper

Technique

engraving

Measurements

height 210 mm × width 158 mm

What

• the penitent harlot Mary Magdalene; possible attributes: book (or scroll), crown, crown of thorns, crucifix, jar of ointment, mirror, musical instrument, palm-branch, rosary, scourge - apotheosis, glory, triumph of female saint
• mountains

Credit line

• Purchased with the support of the F.G. Waller-Fonds

Acquisition

purchase 14-Feb-1966

Copyright

Public domain

Related

• Album met prenten van Johann en Aegidius Sadeler

• Johan Sadeler I, dl. 4, p. 174, p. 175 (afb.), cat.nr. 134
• Aegidius Sadeler to Raphael Sadeler II : text, p. 297, cat.nr. 15