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Oil on wood Flanders or Germany, 16th Century Circle of Lucas van Leyden (1494-1533) -Dutch painter and engraver Stylicical influence of the Danube School Subtle colour palette Beautiful, hand painted frame from the 18th Century Overall dimensions, framed: 112 x 86 cm Provenance: Southern German Private Collection A very well kept Panel Painting from the 16th Century for connoisseurs This precious panel painting of the 16 th Century shows the Biblical Scene when the risen Christ appears to Mary Magdalene as described in the Gospel according to John. Christ is depicted to the left; to the right Mary Magdalene is kneeling, with two more women standing behind her. In the background to the left behind Christ a ruin is discernible; the right background is filled with exotic trees, and palm trees. Above the scene stretches a cloudy sky. The 16 th century artist shows this scene slightly altered than described in the gospel, since the women next to Mary Magdalene are Johanna and Mary, the mother of Jacobus, which are told to have come to the grave at the first day after Christ's death to embalm his body with aromatic ointments but were not present when Christ appeared to Mary Magdalene. The women are dressed in 16 th century garments, her faces are distinctively European, even slightly Flemish. Mary Magdalene has fallen to her knees, adoringly, almost swooning, with the ointment vessels next to her. Christ is adorned with a red, flowing gown, a broad brimmed hat and a spate on which he leans, indicating his disguise as a gardener. His left hand is raised in a gesture of teaching. Christ's face appears slightly peasant-like, as are those of the women, something that can be noticed in the works by Lucas van Leyden as well as in the works by artists of the Danube School. All these have tried to translocate the biblical scenes into the here and now of the 16 th century to create a stronger immediacy. Just like others before him, the artist of this painting, who presumably came from the circle of Lucas van Leyden and has also been incluenced by Albrecht Altdorfer, has placed the scene into the world he knew. He found orientation in paintings by other artists with the same motif such as the Noli Me Tangere by Hans Baldung Grien that he painted in 1539 and where Christ is also shown leaning on a spate and wearing a red coat. The style, in which the three figures have been painted, is very different from that of the trees in the background, that are shown in a very detailed manner. The collaboration for this painting of two artists is possible, as it was very common at this time. The panel painting is in good, condition in relation to its age. There is some craquelure visible, yet secured by a layer of varnish. Due to dryness, the paint has arched at some small areas and there are few, minor flake-offs and touch-ups. The panel is jointed from several, thin planks and there are two small cracks, which are restored and secured. The two cracks are visible at the front. Along the edges are traces of a framing. The overall dimensions of the painting are framed 112 x 86 cm, unframed 90.5 x 63.5 cm. The frame is a very beautiful one from the 18 th Century and has been hand painted.