拍品的状况可能存在极大差异，而由于其性质使然，拍品难以处于完美无瑕的状态。拍品均以拍卖时的状况出售。

Despite a number of unrestored losses, this painting presents generally well overall. The varnish is largely clear and saturates the pigments. The canvas has been wax lined and is mounted on a keyed stretcher, with good adhesion between the original and the lining canvases.

Inspection under ultraviolet light shows several notable areas of restoration, including retouching to the flesh tones of the Magdalene and in areas of the background. The losses appear to have resulted from mechanical damage, possibly from the canvas having been rolled at some point in its history. There are holes and punctures visible in the original canvas, along with small tears, such as one running approximately three inches vertically at the upper left.

Other passages remain well preserved and present attractively, including areas of the reddish-orange drapery and the figure of Christ on the crucifix. Portions of the background, such as the sky and the plants at upper right, are also well preserved.

The signature at the lower left is abraded but remains mostly legible. It appears to be original, as the craquelure runs consistently through the inscription and the surrounding paint layers. Examination under ultraviolet light shows that the signature appears to have been selectively cleaned and possibly strengthened in places.

The painting is structurally sound, however cleaning and restoration would likely improve its legibility.