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Noli me tangere, by Bartholomeus Spranger, unspecified, 1591

Noli me tangere

Bartholomeus Spranger

1591

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Dominant colour

Overview

Noli me tangere is a 1591 unspecified by Bartholomeus Spranger, a Mannerism work, depicting John the Baptist, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Bartholomeus Spranger
When & what style?
1591 · Mannerism
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a scene where a woman reaches out to touch a man. It's an emotional moment. The artist used light and shadow to create depth, using a technique called chiaroscuro, which is an artistic method that uses strong contrasts of light and dark to create a sense of volume. You can learn more about this technique by looking into chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Portrait of Bartholomeus Spranger
Artist

Bartholomeus Spranger

Bartholomeus Spranger or Bartholomaeus Spranger was a Flemish painter, draughtsman, sculptor, and designer of prints.

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