Artwork
Noli Me Tangere
Noli Me Tangere is an oil painting by the Early Renaissance artist Ortolano. It dates from 1500 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
About this work
Overview
Noli Me Tangere is a painting created around 1500 by an Italian artist associated with the Ferrara School. Executed in oil paint, it is a representative work of the early Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a biblical scene featuring Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene, set in a dimly lit forest. The figures are arranged with Christ standing, Mary Magdalene kneeling, and another female figure holding a basket.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro, a technique characterized by strong contrasts between light and dark, to create a soft, nuanced lighting effect. Shadows blend into the dark background, adding depth to the scene.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the Detroit Institute of Arts collection. Its creator, active from the late 15th to early 16th century, was a contributor to the Ferrara School's output during the early Renaissance.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ortolano was an Italian painter of the Ferrara School, active in the Renaissance period. Ticozzi cites his birth as ca. 1480.
Crucifixion, St. Jerome, St. Mary Magdalene
Allegory of the Christian Church
Apparition of Christ to Magdalen
cristo legato e coronato di spine
Crucifixion
Răstignirea - schiță după van Dyck
Mary Magdalene predella
Cristo Salvador do Mundo
Maria mit dem segnenden Kind
Die Heilige Familie mit Elisabeth, Anna und dem Johannesknaben
Deposição de Cristo no Túmulo
Noli me tangere