Noli me Tangere (Christ Appearing as a Gardener to Mary Magdalene)
1640
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
1640
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
This painting shows a woman in an orange robe with a yellow cloak kneeling on the ground, touching the forehead of a man who is standing in front of her. The man is shirtless, wearing a dark cloth wrapped around his waist and a strap over his shoulder, holding a stick in his right hand. He has a beard and long hair. In the background, there are trees and a cloudy sky. The woman's hand is on the man's forehead, and they are looking at each other. The scene is set in a natural environment, with hills and trees visible in the distance. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and volume, with strong contrasts between light and dark areas.
