Description
A very fine and rare Mid 17th century French needlework picture depicting St. Mary Magdalene enjoying contemplative life with Golgotha in the distance. Accompanied by her emblems including a scourge, jar of ointment and a skull. Retaining superb unfaded colours in a variety of stitches in wool and silk. The embroidery retains its original faux tortoiseshell frame. Circa: 1660