Mary Magdalene. Part of the Triptych of the Brak family
The Flemish artist Rogier van der Weyden painted the Braque Family Triptych after a trip to Italy. On the right wing, Mary Magdalene is depicted as a completely earthly young woman in a beautiful robe and elegant headdress, her appearance corresponds to the northern type of beauty.
Beautifully drawn, having little in common with the landscapes of Palestine, the landscape against which it is presented. Mountains overgrown with forests rise near the horizon, the soft outlines of the nearby hills are calm. Travelers on foot and on horseback wander through the fields and forests under the blue sky. The image captivates with its fabulous beauty. The triptych, which got its name from the first owners, changed its location several times. He entered the Louvre in 1913.