The Magdalen Anointing Christ's Feet

The Magdalen Anointing Christ's Feet is a painting created by Sebastiano Ricci between 1716 and 1718. It is part of the Royal Collection. The painting measures 0.866 meters in width and 0.53 meters in height.

The artwork depicts a scene of Jesus Christ seated at a table with a group of people. A woman, presumably Mary Magdalene, is kneeling at his feet, anointing them. The setting appears to be a classical-style building with columns and a balcony. There are numerous figures surrounding the central event, some appearing to be observing, others engaged in conversation or other actions. The style is Baroque, characterized by dramatic lighting, rich colors, and a sense of movement and emotion. A dog is visible near the foreground.