The Penitent Magdalene, 1660-75. French Icon used in private devotion and prayer. It depicts the conversion of Mary Magdalene, one of the most faithful early followers of Christ Shown in a sumptuous interior, she may be a portrait of one of Louis XIV’s many mistresses. The sun in the corner may also be an allusion to Louis as the Sun King. Painted glass, gilded and lacquered on the reverse and backed with foil; gilded copper alloy frame

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Photo credit: © World History Archive / Alamy / Afripics
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