The Magdalen with the Smoking Flame
Georges de La TourPortrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1652)
Specifications
- Nationality / school
- French
- Lifespan
- 1593–1652
About the artwork
"The Magdalen with the Smoking Flame" is an artwork by Georges de La Tour. Religion, a short history: Religious painting is among the largest bodies of art ever made, from altarpieces, icons, and illuminated manuscripts to devotional prints. Christian art follows long-established iconography, such as the Madonna and Child, the Annunciation, and the Crucifixion. The catalogue places it in Religion. The format is portrait.
"The Magdalen with the Smoking Flame" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Religious subjects rely on symbolism, gesture, and layered painterly drama, so they tend to read best in calm and composed interiors. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
French, 1593–1652
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