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Le Mistral

Mary Magdalene in Camargue

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May 26, 2026
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Magdalene of the Desert by Delacroix. .

Le Mistral

It is said she arrived by sea in a small wooden boat, with ribs blackened by tar. No sail, no banner, no announcement of her coming. Magdalene of the desert waded ashore and stepped upon the lowlands, the Camargue long before it was called the Camargue. Tied to her waist was the last remnants of Jerusalem…

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