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A fine 17th Century French Needlework Picture Depicting Mary Magdalene

$1,750.00

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
Circa: 1660
Length: 76cm
Height: 54cm

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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

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