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Magdalen in Ecstasy by Caravaggio

Mary Magdalen in Ecstasy (1606) is a painting by the Italian baroque artist Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571–1610). Its market value is approximately €48 million (around `477 crore).

At present it is displayed in the National Gallery of Modern Art, Bengaluru.

 

"Mary Magdalene was a woman who, according to the four canonical gospels, traveled with Jesus as one of his followers and was a witness to his crucifixion and resurrection."

 

"Baroque art, primarily a European movement, flourished from the early 17th century until the mid-18th century. It is known for its grandeur, sensuous richness, dramatic flair, and emotional exuberance, aiming to evoke strong emotional responses from the viewer."

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