Christ in
the Home of Martha and Mary
18th century
Fresco
La
Maddalena, Rome
The fresco is in the vault at the entrance of the nave. The style is
reminiscent of porcelain works of the period. The Magdalene's golden
hair, which flowed madly even in medieval images, has been tidied up
and beribboned. She is no longer voluptuous but perky.
More of St. Mary Magdalene
Photographed at the
site by Richard Stracke