Bernardino Gentili, The Penitent Magdalene, 1750, Majolica Tile

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Majolica Tile, Penitent Magdalene, Bernardino Gentili (1727–1813) Castelli, 18th century.
A refined hand-painted majolica tile, created by Bernardino Gentili, a … Read more Majolica Tile, Penitent Magdalene, Bernardino Gentili (1727–1813) Castelli, 18th century.
A refined hand-painted majolica tile, created by Bernardino Gentili, a master majolica artist active in Castelli (Abruzzo) between the 18th and early 19th centuries. The work depicts the Penitent Magdalene, inspired by the iconography of Guido Reni's famous painting, reinterpreted with delicate pictorial and chromatic sensitivity.
The scene, rich in pathos and emotional intensity, is rendered with a soft palette and precise lines, distinctive elements of the Castelli school. The use of light and the expressiveness of the saint's face highlight the artist's expert hand and the influence of Baroque painting on ceramic supports.
This tile is not only a decorative art object, but also a historical testament to the high level of ceramic production achieved in Castelli in the 18th century. This piece has an attribution mark,
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