St. Mary Magdalene holding a jar of ointment
Summary
St. Mary Magdalene is often depicted in Christian art holding a jar of ointment, which is meant to symbolize the ointment she used to anoint the feet of Jesus during the Last Supper, as described in the New Testament. This act of devotion is seen as a powerful expression of Mary Magdalene's love and devotion to Jesus, she pours the ointment from the jar onto Jesus' feet.
Date
1300 - 1500
Location
France
Source
National Library of the Netherlands
Copyright info
Public Domain Marked