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St. Mary Magdalene
1325-135058 1/2 x 20 5/8 x 10 3/4 in. (148.6 x 52.4 x 27.3 cm)
French artist
France
French; made in Le Mans, Normandy
Object Type:
Sculpture
Medium and Support:
Limestone, polychromy
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Charles H. Babcock
Accession Number:
1930.2
Location: Currently on view
Mary Magdalen was one of the most popular saints in medieval Christianity. As one of Christ’s most devoted followers, she was present at his crucifixion, death, and burial. Known for her faith; she was one of the first to believe that Christ was truly resurrected. The covered box that she holds is a container for the spices or perfume used to anoint Christ’s body after his crucifixion.
Both wood and stone sculptures were customarily painted during the Middle Ages. Gilders and painters, in fact, were sometimes paid more than sculptors for their share of the work. This statue probably stood alone on an interior altar where it served as an object of devotion. Because the sculpture was protected from the elements, it retains enough polychromy to give an idea of the original appearance.
[Gallery label text, June 2013]
Both wood and stone sculptures were customarily painted during the Middle Ages. Gilders and painters, in fact, were sometimes paid more than sculptors for their share of the work. This statue probably stood alone on an interior altar where it served as an object of devotion. Because the sculpture was protected from the elements, it retains enough polychromy to give an idea of the original appearance.
[Gallery label text, June 2013]
Provenance
Brummer Gallery, New York; purchased from them for the Gallery by Mrs. Charles H. (Edith) Babcock in 1930
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Bibliography
This object has the following bibliographic references:
- Article Scope: Reproduction only. Susan Dodge Peters, ed. Memorial Art Gallery: An Introduction to the Collection. New York, New York: Memorial Art Gallery in association with Hudson Hills Press, 1988.
- Article Title: Is it Bad, Doc?. Article Scope: Article and reproduction. Memorial Art Gallery. Gallery Notes. Rochester, New York: Memorial Art Gallery, 1935-1995. Volume Number: 44, Issue Number: 8. Issue Date: March 1979.
- Article Scope: Entry and reproduction. Rochester Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester Handbook. Rochester, NY: University of Rochester Press, 1961.
- Article Scope: Reproduction only. Parnassus. New York, New York: College Art Association Volume Number: 2, Issue Number: 3. Issue Date: March 1930.
- Article Title: St. Mary Magdalen: the gift of Mrs. Charles H. Babcock. Article Scope: Article and reproduction. Memorial Art Gallery. The Bulletin. Rochester, NY: Memorial Art Gallery Volume Number: 2, Issue Number: 4. Issue Date: Feb. 1930. Page Number: 1-2, 5
- Article Scope: Mention. Elizabeth Brayer. Magnum Opus: The Story of the Memorial Art Gallery, 1913-1988. Rochester, NY: Memorial Art Gallery, 1988.
- Irondequoit Press. Irondequoit, NY: Irondequoit Press
- Article Author: McKelvey, Blake. Article Title: The Visual Arts in Metropolitan Rochester. Article Scope: Mention. Rochester History. Rochester, NY: Rochester Public Library Volume Number: XXXII, Issue Number: 1. Issue Date: January 1970. Page Number: 4
- Article Author: Holladay, Joan A.. Article Scope: Discussion and reproduction. Joan A. Holladay and Susan L. Ward. Gothic Sculpture in America. New York, NY: International Center of Medieval Art, 1989. Volume Number: 3 Page Number: 157-158, Figure Number: 91
- Article Scope: Mention and reproduction. Marjorie Searl and Lu Harper. The Memorial Art Gallery: 100 Years. Rochester, NY: Memorial Art Gallery, 2013.
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