Who painted Noli Me Tangere! [Touch me not]?

Noli Me Tangere! [Touch me not] was painted by Unknown in 1970.

Where can I see Noli Me Tangere! [Touch me not]?

Noli Me Tangere! [Touch me not] is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artwork

Noli Me Tangere! [Touch me not]

Unknown , 1970

Noli Me Tangere! [Touch me not] is a drawing by Unknown. It dates from 1970 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Noli Me Tangere is a drawing created using a computer and a pen plotter, a mechanical device that guides a pen across a surface based on digital instructions.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a figure and includes the text 'Noli Me Tangere' ('Touch me not'), a phrase spoken by Jesus to Mary Magdalene after his resurrection, conveying a biblical narrative.

Technique & Style

The artwork was produced by a computer program that controlled the pen plotter's movements, illustrating an early application of digital technology in art-making.

History & Provenance

The drawing likely dates from between 1960 and 1980, a period when artists began exploring computer technology and programming in their work.