Boetish Maria Magdalena in a cave, Lucas Vorsterman (I), after Gerard Seghers, 1619 - 1675 print Saint Mary Magdalena in a cave. She is lying on the floor and has a crucifix. In the foreground a book on a skull and bones and a scourge on the left. Antwerp paper engraving the penitent St. Mary Magdalene (often before a cave, possibly at La Sainte-Baume hill): her long hair covers her (naked) body, she reads, meditates or raises her tear-filled eyes towards heaven. instruments of torture, execution or punishment: scourge. skull as symbol of 'Vanitas'


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