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Alessandro Magnasco
ALESSANDRO MAGNASCO known as Il lissandrino Italian artist Date: 1681 - 1747
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Alessandro Magnasco, or Il Lissandrino, was an Italian Baroque painter born in Genoa in 1681. He is best known for his innovative and macabre depictions of the human condition, which often featured grotesque and bizarre elements. This print showcases one of his most famous works, "The Penitent Magdalene," painted around 1715. Magnasco's unique style was influenced by the Caravaggesque tradition and the grotesque realism of the Dutch painter Pieter Bruegel the Elder. However, he infused his works with a dark and unsettling sensibility that set him apart from his contemporaries. In "The Penitent Magdalene," Magnasco depicts Mary Magdalene in a state of profound repentance, surrounded by the decaying remnants of her past sins. The desolate landscape and the skeletal figures in the background add to the sense of melancholy and introspection. Despite the dark subject matter, Magnasco's works were highly sought after by collectors and patrons. He gained a reputation as a master of the grotesque and the macabre, and his paintings were often used as meditation aids for religious contemplation. This print is a testament to Magnasco's enduring influence on the art world and his ability to challenge the boundaries of traditional religious art. Magnasco's career spanned over six decades, and he produced a large body of work that continues to fascinate and intrigue art historians and collectors today. His innovative style and unflinching depiction of the human condition make him a significant figure in the history of Italian Baroque art.
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