Nicolas Legendre

French, 1619 - 1671

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The sculpture depicts a reclining female figure with long, wavy hair and ornate features. She is draped in flowing robes that cascade over a rocky surface beneath her. Her head rests upon a cushioned surface and is tilted to the side in a relaxed posture, and her arms are crossed over her waist. Adjacent to her left elbow, a skull is subtly integrated into the composition. The sculpture is made of bronze with a dark patina. The clothes are shiny, emphasizing their folds. The piece is intricately detailed, with realistic proportions and features.
Nicolas Legendre, The Penitent Magdalen, model 1664, cast probably before 1709, bronze, Andrew W. Mellon Fund, 1971.6.1

The Penitent Magdalen

Nicolas Legendre · model 1664, cast probably before 1709 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1971.6.1