The Penitent Magdalene by Georges de La Tour

The Penitent Magdalene (1640)

Georges de La Tour | Baroque | Oil on canvas

A woman sits alone in a dark room lit only by a single candle. She rests her hand on a skull and gazes quietly at the flame, deep in thought.

Did you know? A mirror reflects the candle, so you see the flame twice. That is why this painting is also called Magdalene with Two Flames! Art historians read the skull and the candle as reminders that life is fragile.

Original held at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Museum-quality giclée print on archival Enhanced Matte Art paper (200gsm) with fade-resistant pigment inks rated for 100+ years. Also available as gallery-wrapped canvas and custom framed.

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