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Ambrosius Benson — Mary Magdalene holding an ointment jar
Ambrosius Benson

Mary Magdalene holding an ointment jar

Ambrosius Benson's oil on panel depicts Mary Magdalene holding an ointment jar, a key iconographic element identifying the saint. This work reflects Northern Renaissance painting traditions and devotional imagery.

Medium
oil on panel
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Master Paintings & Sculpture Part I

January 27, 2022

Estimate: $500,000 – $700,000

Lot 5

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Ambrosius Benson, Mary Magdalene holding an ointment jar

Ambrosius Benson's oil on panel depicts Mary Magdalene holding an ointment jar, a key iconographic element identifying the saint. This work reflects Northern Renaissance painting traditions and devotional imagery.

Medium
oil on panel
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Old Master, Iconographic, Vibrant, Religious, Oil On Panel, Portrait, 16th Century, Northern Renaissance, Flemish, Figurative, Luxury Goods

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