A painting depicting Mary Magdalene in a dramatic and emotional pose, surrounded by symbolic elements such as a jar of perfume and a red robe.

Maria Magdalena – Gentileschi and Fontana (Städel Museum, Frankfurt)

A painting depicting Mary Magdalene in a dramatic and emotional pose, surrounded by symbolic elements such as a jar of perfume and a red robe.
Image: via staedelmuseum.de.

The exhibition ‘Maria Magdalena’ presents a selection of around 100 paintings, sculptures, and graphics that explore the representation of Mary Magdalene in European art history. It traces the evolving image of the Magdalene across centuries and cultures. Works by Artemisia Gentileschi, Lavinia Fontana, Kiki Smith, Marlene Dumas, Albrecht Dürer, Auguste Rodin, and Max Beckmann are featured, offering diverse interpretations of this complex figure.

  • Dates: September 17, 2026 – January 17, 2027
  • The source says: “17. September 2026 bis 17. Januar 2027”
  • Where: Städel Museum, Frankfurt, Germany
  • Status: Announced (reported by press or social media; details to be confirmed with the venue)
  • Artists: Artemisia Gentileschi, Lavinia Fontana, Kiki Smith, Marlene Dumas, Albrecht Dürer, Auguste Rodin, Max Beckmann
  • Source: https://www.staedelmuseum.de/de/maria-magdalena

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