Author(s):
attributed to scheffer, ary (dordrecht, 10–01–1795 - argenteuil, 15–06–1858), designer
other title: the angel of mercy (old title (outdated))
production date: around 1858
dating in century: 19th century
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts
name(s): drawing
materials and techniques: graphite pencil, watercolor, color highlights, wash, pen (graphic arts), black ink
dimensions - artwork:
height: 30cm
width: 24cm
dimensions - museum master key:
height: 49cm
width: 36cm
description:
saint mary magdalene in ecstasy, inverted study of the figure on the left of the composition the angel of the resurrection, oil on canvas preserved at the dordrechts museum. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
dedication - on the left, in black ink "to my dear cecilia/in memory of affection/cornelia marjolin/scheffer/22 9bre/1864
iconographic description:
study of saint mary magdalene in bust, hands clasped, eyes turned to the sky. During the visit to the tomb, the three holy women fell into ecstasy before the appearance of the angel announcing to them the resurrection of christ. Historical commentary:
study of the figure of saint mary magdalene in ecstasy, inverted figure for the composition the angel of the resurrection, oil on canvas from 1858, kept at the dordrechts museum. Personal gift to a friend by cornelia marjolin scheffer, the artist's daughter, after the death of her father. Acquisition method: manual donation
name of donor, testator, seller: fischer, jacques
date of acquisition: 2010
institution: museum of romantic life
inventory number: 2010. 13. Date: Vers 1858.
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