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How does Donatello’s depiction of Mary Magdalene deviate from others?
a.
He used a different medium than other sculptors.
b.
He shows her true beauty more than other artists.
c.
He shows her as emaciated and ragged.
d.
none of the above

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c. He shows her as emaciated and ragged.

Donatello’s Penitent Magdalene is notable for its unidealized, gaunt, ragged appearance—contrasting with the usual beautiful, sensual depictions of Mary Magdalene in other artists’ works.