Why it matters
An early work by Veronese, painted while he was still in his teens, probably for a noble patron in Verona. The scene reflects the belief that Mary Magdalene and Martha were sisters.
Did you know?
- It dates from about 1545–1548.
- The event is not described in the Gospels.
- It is in the National Gallery.
Based on the Wikipedia article The Conversion of Mary Magdalene (CC BY-SA 4.0).
