L. Louckx after van Dyck, Penitent Mary Magdalene, 1863, Oil Painting

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“madeleine repentente” (the penitent mary magdalene) the artwork “louckx l., the penitent magdalene” from 1863 is translated into german as … Read more “madeleine repentente” (the penitent mary magdalene) the artwork “louckx l., the penitent magdalene” from 1863 is translated into german as “die büßende magdalena” or “die bußfertige maria magdalena.” it depicts the traditional christian portrayal of the repentant mary magdalene. In painting and iconography, the blue robe often symbolizes the divine and purity. Oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right “l. Louckx,” 1863, 144 x 182 cm (folded dimensions). Painting after sir anthonis van dyck (1599–1641), a flemish baroque painter. A student of peter paul rubens. “l. Louckx” is also inscribed on a brass plaque: “madeleine repentente, salon d’anvers” See less