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The ascension of Mary Magdalene

The ascension of Mary Magdalene
 (17th century)

Medium
red chalk
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
David and Marion Adams Collection. Gift of David Adams, 2013
Public domain
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
red chalk
Measurements
42.5 × 26.0 cm
Accession Number
2013.68
Department
International Prints and Drawings
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
David and Marion Adams Collection. Gift of David Adams, 2013
Public domain
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display
Subjects (general)
Ceremonial and Funerary Human Figures Religion and Mythology
Subjects (specific)
angels (spirits) Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Christian iconography) Blessed Virgin Mary (Christian character) deaths idealised portraits people in religion putti (children) red (colour)

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