The Conversion of Magdalene

The Conversion of Magdalene is a profound piece of art painted by a man named Bernardino Luini (1475-1533) of Italy. Having been delineated with oil paint onto canvas, the painting was able to appear three-dimensional and achieve a more realistic look. Mary Magdalene is portraying a worldly woman of sin. The light that radiates upon her is not really coming from any particular direction and yet ignites her face and breasts in a glowing fashion. …

…much to me except it was reflecting off the vibrant Halos on each of the woman and little Jesus. To me, I think I like pieces of art from the later Renaissance because of the detail that was able to be put into the masterpieces. Also I think the oil that came about in the later Renaissance was able to bring the picture to life and was easily shaded more to obtain the realistic look.