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Copy after the fresco Noli Me Tangere by Fra Bartolomeo in the Villa dei Frati di San Marco, near Florence
Copy after the fresco Noli Me Tangere by Fra Bartolomeo in the Villa dei Frati di San Marco, near Florence is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Cesare Mariannecci. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Overview
This watercolour, created in 1865 by Cesare Mariannecci, is a copy of Fra Bartolomeo's fresco 'Noli Me Tangere' located in the Villa dei Frati di San Marco near Florence.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a robed figure kneeling beside a half-dressed woman on the ground, pointing upwards. A book with Latin text is held by the robed figure, suggesting a religious narrative.
Technique & Style
Mariannecci's copy transforms the original fresco into a soft, sketchy, and light-filled scene, characterized by warm reds, pale skin tones, and muted greens.
History & Provenance
The watercolour was created for the Arundel Society but remained unpublished. It is inscribed 'C. Mariannecci fece' in ink.
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