{"product_id":"saint-mary-magdalen-dying-claude-mellan","title":"Saint Mary Magdalen Dying - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined 1627 etching by Claude Mellan depicting the final moments of Saint Mary Magdalen, supported by angels in a rocky grotto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Claude Mellan, dated 1627, depicts the final moments of Saint Mary Magdalen. The composition captures the saint supported by two angels within a rocky, cavernous setting. Mellan, a French artist who spent significant time in Rome, demonstrates his technical mastery through precise line work and controlled tonal transitions. The figures are rendered with a sense of grace, their forms defined by the rhythmic application of the burin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene is characteristic of the period, focusing on the spiritual transition of the saint. The rocky outcrop behind the figures provides a stark, naturalistic backdrop that contrasts with the ethereal nature of the angels. Mellan was known for his ability to model form through varying the thickness of his lines, a technique that avoids traditional cross-hatching in favour of a more singular, flowing approach to shading. This particular work reflects the influence of the Roman school, where Mellan refined his skills under the guidance of contemporary masters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inclusion of the small jar at the base of the composition serves as a traditional iconographic attribute of the Magdalen, referencing the alabaster vessel of ointment. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation, typical of Baroque religious subjects. The print remains a clear example of the high level of craftsmanship associated with seventeenth-century printmaking, where the artist acted as both designer and engraver. The clarity of the image allows for a close examination of the anatomical detail and the expressive gestures of the figures, which remain as clear today as they were upon the initial impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435162865999,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435162931535,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435163029839,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435163062607,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435163128143,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Saint-Mary-Magdalen-Dying_Poster_CompositorV1_1786199642975.jpg?v=1786321390","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/saint-mary-magdalen-dying-claude-mellan","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}