{"product_id":"maria-magdalena-met-zalfpot-hendrik-van-limborch","title":"Maria Magdalena met zalfpot - Hendrik van Limborch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching by Hendrik van Limborch depicting Mary Magdalene with her traditional ointment jar in a contemplative, natural setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by the Dutch artist Hendrik van Limborch depicts Mary Magdalene, a figure frequently explored in European art for her association with penitence and devotion. Van Limborch, a painter and etcher active in the early eighteenth century, demonstrates a technical command of the medium through his use of varied line weights and cross-hatching to define form and shadow. The composition places the figure in a contemplative, outdoor setting, with the landscape elements rendered in a manner that directs attention toward the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMary Magdalene is shown in a kneeling posture, holding her traditional attribute: the ointment jar. Her expression is one of quiet introspection, consistent with the iconographic tradition of the repentant saint. The drapery of her garment is handled with fluidity, creating a sense of volume and movement that contrasts with the more static, rocky surroundings. The artist employs a range of tonal values, from the deep blacks in the shaded areas of the rock and the folds of the fabric to the lighter, more delicate lines that model the face and hands. This approach creates a sense of depth and atmospheric quality within the print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan Limborch was influenced by the classical traditions of his time, often incorporating elements that reflect the academic training common among Dutch artists of the period. The work displays a balance between the figure and the environment, avoiding excessive ornamentation to maintain focus on the narrative subject. The etching technique allows for a crispness of detail, particularly in the rendering of the hair and the texture of the ointment jar. This piece offers an example of the printmaking practices that circulated religious imagery during the eighteenth century, providing a clear view of the artist's stylistic approach to historical and biblical themes.\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=\"\/products\/drie-koeien-adriaen-van-de-velde\" 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;\"\u003eDrie koeien - Adriaen van de Velde — Adriaen van de Velde\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-ford-charles-francois-daubigny-1\" 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;\"\u003eThe Ford - Charles-François Daubigny — Charles-François Daubigny\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hendrik van Limborch","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58691249275215,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58691307503951,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58691307536719,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58691307569487,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58691307602255,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58691307635023,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58691307667791,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58691307700559,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58691307733327,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58691307766095,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58691307798863,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58691307831631,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Maria-Magdalena-met-zalfpot_Poster_CompositorV1_1788692302090.jpg?v=1788692640","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/maria-magdalena-met-zalfpot-hendrik-van-limborch","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}