An Italian art restorer is “firmly convinced” she has identified the famous female follower of Jesus in Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel masterpiece and put an end to a mystery that has lasted centuries. There are 300 tangled figures depicted in Michelangelo’s sprawling rendition of The Last Judgment in the celebrated chapel, but until now the presence of Mary Magdalene had not been identified.

Sara Penco, an Italian art restorer, said her research indicates that a blonde woman in the giant artwork, who is depicted kissing a wooden cross held by a figure said to be Jesus Christ, is the famous female character from the gospels, reports the Daily Telegraph.