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Noli me tangere, by Ludwig of Ulm, ink, 1450

Noli me tangere

Ludwig of Ulm

1450

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Noli me tangere is a 1450 ink by Ludwig of Ulm, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Ludwig of Ulm
When & what style?
1450
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows two figures outdoors. One stands in a red robe with a glowing halo, pointing toward the other person kneeling on the ground. The kneeling figure wears a pale cloak and also has a halo, holding a small jar. Behind them, a tree and some stacked objects appear in the background. The standing figure’s gesture looks like a warning, and the kneeling person seems to be reaching out. This scene feels like a moment of surprise or teaching. Next, look up woodcut to see how this printmaking technique works.

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