Ancient oil on canvas painting depicting Magdalene (Mary Magdalene is often depicted as a penitent hermit,who meditates on life and death) with a skull (memento mori,it is a common symbol in Christian iconography,which serves to recall the death and vanity of earthly goods), the painting appears to be a study for a larger work or a private devotional.
Excellent pictorial quality.
First half of the 18th century period of the Italian school-
Repainted about 15 years ago, it shows no particular pictorial restoration-
mis.25 cm x25 cm