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Description
This painted porcelain plaque by KPM depicts Mary Magdalene. Mary is portrayed in her typical pose (see Guido Reni's portrait currently in the National Gallery in London, for instance), her head thrown back and eyes cast towards heaven in solemn contemplation. The manner of the painting is decidedly baroque, with Mary’s features illuminated by a single raking light source, rendering her in chiaroscuro. The portrait is beautifully painted, with delicate, precise brushstrokes employing a golden, warm palette.
The plaque is contained by an ornate giltwood frame. The reverse of the plaque is marked with an inventory number as well as the mark for KPM.
Frame: Height 32.5cm, width 26.5cm, depth 3cm
Plaque: Height 25.5cm, width 19cm, depth 0.5cm
Details
Artist / Maker
KPM, Konigliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (German, founded 1763)
Country of Origin
Date of Manufacture
c. 1900
Period
Style
Academic, Biblical, Christian, Figurative Art, Portrait, Religious
Materials
Colour
Dimensions
Height
32.5 cm / 12.6 inches
Width
26.5 cm / 10.2 inches
Depth
3 cm / 1.2 inches
Reference:
011935
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