Description
Dim.: 35,8 x 31 cm (the frame)
Dim.: 25,5 x 20,5 cm (the work)
The scene is directly copied from a 1609 engraving by Willem van Swanenburgh (1580–1612), 'The Penitent Magdalene', after a design by the Utrecht master Abraham Bloemaert (1566–1651) (see last image).
Ref.:
- The National Gallery of Art, Washington, accession number 2018.113.3 for the engraving. (link)
Provenance:
- A private French collection, by descent to the current owner.
Lot 380
Philbert de Trappier: 'The Penitent Magdalene', reverse glass painting, France, signed and dated 1648-49
Ce lot a été vendu le 17 juin 2026 et n'est plus disponible
