Peter Wtewael, Dutch, 1596-1660

Authors

Amy Morris, University of Nebraska at OmahaFollow

Document Type

Monograph

Publication Date

2020

Publication Title

European Paintings and Sculpture from Joslyn Art Museum

First Page

74

Last Page

75

Abstract

Painted in Utrecht in the 1620s, The Repentant Magdalene is a testament to the biblical figure’s enduring appeal and to the city’s Catholic sympathies. Of the Dutch provinces, Utrecht retained strong ties to the Catholic Church. Although Catholic worship was prohibited, several clandestine churches were located in the city. Too small to be an altarpiece, this work was likely intended for private devotion.

Comments

Joslyn Art Museum granted permission to the University of Nebraska at Omaha Libraries to deposit this chapter for research and educational purposes and graciously provided high resolutions images of the art they own that can be found as an additional file. They own the copyright to the contents of this book.

Any reuse must be obtained from all the rights holders directly.

The Repentant Magdalene, c. 1625-27 oil on panel 20 3/16 x 14 3/8inc. Museum purchase with funds from the Joslyn Art Museum Association and Collectors' Choice VIII, 1999, 1999.15

Recommended Citation

Morris, Amy, "Peter Wtewael, Dutch, 1596-1660" (2020). Art and Art History Faculty Publications. 44.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/artarthistfacpub/44