AGNOLO
(1503-1572)
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AGNOLO (1503-1572) |
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Noli me tangere
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An interesting Mannerist treatment of the popular recognition scene. Mary Magdallen has gone to the tomb to annoint the body of Jesus, but has found the tomb empty. She sees a man in the garden, who appears to be the gardener, and she asks him where they have taken the body of Jesus. When Jesus says, "Mary" she immediately recognizes him and seeks to embrace him. Jesus then says, "do not touch me," until I have gone to the Father. Bronzion painted this theme a number of times. Notice the strained postures of the figures, almost as if they are engaged in a dance. |
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