MARY MAGDALENE IN ECSTASY (AFTER CARAVAGGIO) Print

MARY MAGDALENE IN ECSTASY (AFTER CARAVAGGIO) 2021 100 (h) x 120 (w) x 2 cm 39,4 (h) x 47,2 (w) x 0,79 in acrylic and oil on canvas Coronavirus series Mary Magdalene was a strong woman and former sinner who, according to the four canonical gospels, traveled with Jesus as one of his followers and was a witness to his crucifixion and its aftermath. She is mentioned by name twelve times in the canonical gospels. The fascinating figure of Mary Magdalene was a popular artistic motif during the baroque and renaissance periods. The basis for my artwork is a baroque oil painting by the famous Italian painter Caravaggio with the title “Mary Magdalene in Ecstasy”, which was created in Rome in 1606. Impressed by this beautiful and passionate work, and as a personal response to the coronavirus and these difficult times, I decided on a contemporary, color-reduced reinterpretation of the motif. * * * * “The grief of this woman, whose life was changed by her personal encounter with Jesus, is the grief of us all, in our darkest moments.” ~ Pope Francis on Mary Magdalene “Remember Mary Magdalene. If I become a Saint – I will surely be one of darkness. I will continually be absent from Heaven – to light the light of those in darkness on earth.” ~ Mother Teresa * * * * This monochrome painting in Prussian Blue is a LARGE-SIZED artwork and offers an aesthetic impression on your wall AND as my authentic and personal artwork an artistic subsurface message. This artwork is one of a monochrome series of current works that artistically deal with the subject of the coronavirus and the effects. There is an existential threat that is not exactly tangible, remains diffuse and yet dominates everything. What does this pandemic do to the individual? What will remain of this strangely depressing time? I use exclusively oil and acrylic colors, canvas and wooden frames in a professional museum quality. The painting has my signature on the front and is signed, entitled and dated on the backside. Deliberately the sides are not a part of the painting and show the pure white canvas with a few sprinkles of color, which emphasizes the intuity of the painterly process of creation. The painting is ready to hang (on the backside: high-quality iron plates with metal inserts and nylon rope for gallery use), unframed and doesn’t need a frame or any additional surface treatment. The piece will be safely shipped in a custom wooden crate. It will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and a cover letter. Please note: In context pictures are not necessarily to scale and are for illustrative purposes only. If you have any questions about this artwork or any other piece, feel free to contact me and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. Thanks so much for taking an interest in my work. Warm wishes, Christian