Artwork
Noli Me Tangere
Noli Me Tangere is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Edward Kaiser. It dates from 1862 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Noli Me Tangere is a watercolour painting created in 1862 by Edward Kaiser. It depicts a scene from Christian scripture, showing Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene in a landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows Jesus, in a white robe, with his arm outstretched towards Mary Magdalene, who kneels before him. Two angels are visible, one holding a book and the other a staff, adding to the scene's spiritual significance.
Technique & Style
Executed in watercolour, the work features a serene and reverent atmosphere, with a focus on capturing the emotional intensity of the biblical scene.
History & Provenance
Originally created as a copy for the Arundel Society, the painting was later acquired by a museum in 1995 from the National Gallery of London.
Artist & collection
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