“Noli me tangere” – Resurrected Christ appearing to Mary Magdalene (John 20:14-17)
1589
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1589
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
The painting depicts a scene of Jesus Christ appearing to Mary Magdalene after his resurrection. Jesus, dressed in a pink robe and white shorts, holds a long staff in his right hand and reaches out to Mary with his left. Mary, wearing a yellow robe and blue pants, kneels before him, her hands outstretched in a gesture of reverence. In the background, a mountainous landscape stretches out, with trees and bushes scattered throughout. The sky above is dark and cloudy, with a hint of light peeking through the clouds. This painting is a beautiful example of the use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume. To learn more about this technique, explore the world of chiaroscuro.
