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Mary Magdalene Washes the Feet of Christ, from the series Vita, passio et Resvrrectio Iesv Christi, ca. 1598 - 1618

  • burin engraving, paper
  • 182 x 217 mm
  • Inv. 2014-LZ-18

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Mary Magdalene, a prostitute, dries Christ's feet with her hair. She then proceeds to anoint the feet. Judas Iscariot protests but Christ explains that one must forgive her (Luke 7:36-50). The print has a Latin caption; it is part of a series on the life of Christ.