Question

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


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

C

Donatello’s Penitent Magdalene is notable for its gaunt, emaciated, ragged appearance—a stark, realistic portrayal of asceticism that contrasts with the idealized, beautiful Magdalene common in other works.