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The painting "The Repentant Magdalen" (c. 1635-40) by Georges de La Tour depicts Mary Magdalene with a mirror, symbolizing vanity, and a skull, an emblem of mortality.
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Georges de La Tour's painting "The Repentant Magdalen" (c. 1635-40) shows Mary Magdalene with a mirror (vanity symbol) and a skull (mortality emblem).
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{
    "date": "c. 1635-40",
    "artist": "Georges de La Tour",
    "artwork": "The Repentant Magdalen"
}
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Art History Painting
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September 30, 2026 at 9:05 PM (1 week ago)
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Was Mary Magdalene a Sinner or a Saint? Artists Weigh In
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/22/arts/design/mary-magdalene-stadel-museum-germany.html

A new exhibition at the Städel Museum in Frankfurt, "Mary Magdalene: Sin. Pray. Love.," traces her evolving image through art over centuries. It explores how her depiction shifted from a devoted follower to a penitent sinner, influenced by historical interpretations and artistic freedom.

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