Artwork
Noli Me Tangere
Noli Me Tangere is an unspecified painting by Marco Zoppo. It is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.
About this work
Overview
Noli Me Tangere is a religious painting by Marco Zoppo, an Italian artist active during the Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene with two figures in a landscape. A kneeling woman, dressed in dark blue and pink, stretches out her hands towards a standing man, who wears a blue tunic and holds an axe, gesturing with his other hand. The scene is often interpreted as a representation of the biblical episode where Mary Magdalene encounters the resurrected Jesus.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Zoppo's skill in composition and use of chiaroscuro, with a calm atmosphere achieved through the interplay of light and shadow. The detailed rendering of the landscape, including trees, hills, and a rock formation, reflects the influence of his training under Francesco Squarcione.
History & Provenance
Created by Marco Zoppo, who was born in 1433 and died in 1498, the painting is now held in the Scottish National Gallery. Zoppo trained under Lippo Dalmasio and Squarcione, and later had Francesco Francia as his pupil.
Artist & collection
Artist
Marco Zoppo (1433 – 19 February 1498) was an Italian painter of the Renaissance period, active mainly in Bologna.
