Illustration with naked Mary Magdalene by Jules Joseph Lefebvre, Oil on canvas, 1876, 1836-1911, Russia, St. Petersburg, State Hermitage, 71,5×113,5
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Illustration with naked Mary Magdalene by Jules Joseph Lefebvre, Oil on canvas, 1876, 1836-1911, Russia, St. Petersburg, State Hermitage, 71,5×113,5
What was more controversial was his 1825 portrayal of a naked repenting, Mary Magdalene, entitled
The sculpture, by an unknown artist, depicts a naked Mary Magdalene being carried by two angels, although long hair covers most of her body. The plaster statue was installed five years ago when the chapel was restored, but it was soon due to be replaced by a permanent marble version.