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Claim Text: Bastian Eclercy is the head of Italian, French and Spanish paintings before 1800 at the Städel Museum in Frankfurt.
Simplified Text: Bastian Eclercy is the head of Italian, French, and Spanish paintings before 1800 at the Städel Museum in Frankfurt.
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Created: September 30, 2026 at 9:05 PM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 30, 2026 at 9:05 PM (2 weeks 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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