Master of the Magdalene Legend

The Master of the Magdalene Legend was an anonymous Early Netherlandish painter active in Brussels during the late 15th and early 16th centuries, named after a triptych depicting scenes from the life of Mary Magdalene now held in various collections. The artist is known for elegant, courtly figures with richly detailed costumes and landscapes reflecting the prosperous culture of the Burgundian Netherlands. Works attributed to this master reveal a refined sense of portraiture and narrative composition closely aligned with the Brussels workshop tradition.