The Conversion of Magdalene is a profound piece of art painted by a man named Bernardino Luini (1475-1533) of Italy. Having been delineated with oil paint onto canvas, the painting was able to appear three-dimensional and achieve a more realistic look. Mary Magdalene is portraying a worldly woman of sin. The light that radiates upon her is not really coming from any particular direction and yet ignites her face and breasts in a glowing fashion. This light is meant to bring focus on Magdalene's features and her conversion to purity. …