Artwork
Noli Me Tangere

Noli Me Tangere is an oil painting by the Early Renaissance artist Ortolano. It dates from 1500 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
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Subject & Meaning
This iconography represents the theological transition from physical presence to spiritual connection, emphasizing the new nature of the resurrected Christ.
The painting depicts the biblical encounter known as Noli me tangere, featuring Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene as the main subjects. As a work of religious art, the scene illustrates the moment Christ appears to Mary Magdalene after his resurrection, instructing her not to touch him. This iconography represents the theological transition from physical presence to spiritual connection, emphasizing the new nature of the resurrected Christ. The composition focuses on the interaction between the two figures to convey this specific scriptural narrative.
Technique & Style
Created in 1500, the painting Noli Me Tangere by Ortolano is executed in oil paint on a pine panel support. The work measures 34.3 cm in height and 27.9 cm in width. As a religious composition, it depicts the biblical encounter between Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene. The piece is currently held within the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
History & Provenance
Created around 1500, the oil painting Noli Me Tangere was executed by the artist Ortolano on a pine panel. The work depicts the biblical encounter between Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene. While specific details regarding its original commission or early ownership history are not provided in the available records, the painting is currently held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit.
The painting is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts. According to the Wikidata record, it is part of the museum's holdings and its location is given as the Detroit Institute of Arts.
No accession number is recorded in the available sources for this work. Likewise, no exhibition history is documented in the provided materials, so a history of past displays cannot be reported.
Overview
Noli Me Tangere is a painting created around 1500 by an Italian artist associated with the Ferrara School. Executed in oil paint, it is a representative work of the early Renaissance.
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Artist
Ortolano was an Italian painter of the Ferrara School, active in the Renaissance period. Ticozzi cites his birth as ca. 1480.


















