FILE: 18_Mary_Magdalene_Donatello.jpg

TITLE: SCULPTURE - Mary Magdalane - EARLY ITALIAN RENAISSANCE

DESCRIPTION: Life sized carved wood sculpture by DONATELLO. Donatello joined a religious sect and regretted early style with nudes. Unique portrayal of Mary Magdalene. She was supposed to be young, beautiful woman saved by Christ. Donatello portrays her as old crone ruined by sin.