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Noli me tangere, by Federico Barocci, oil, 1596

Noli me tangere

Federico Barocci

1596

oil

canvas

From the collection of Uffizi Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Noli me tangere is a 1596 oil by Federico Barocci, a Mannerism work, depicting Jesus Christ, held at Uffizi Gallery.

Who painted this?
Federico Barocci
When & what style?
1596 · Mannerism
Where can I see it?
Uffizi Gallery

About this work

In this painting, a man with long hair and a red and blue robe stands on the left, reaching out to a woman sitting on the right. The woman, dressed in a gold and white robe, touches her hair with her right hand and holds a cloth in her left. The scene is set in a stone building with an arched doorway, offering a view of a distant landscape. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the figures. To learn more about the artist who created this work, look up Federico Barocci.

About the artist

Portrait of Federico Barocci
Artist

Federico Barocci

Federico Barocci (also written Barozzi) (c. 1535 – 30 September 1612) was an Italian Renaissance painter and printmaker. His original name was Federico Fiori, and he was nicknamed Il Baroccio. His work was highly…

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