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Friday
Mar292013

Noli Me Tangere

DateFriday, March 29, 2013 at 11:09AM

Antonio da Correggio - Noli Me Tangere - c. 1525 - Oil on panel transferred to canvas, 130 x 103 cm - Museo del Prado, MadridNoli me tangere is a Latin phrase which means "touch me not." According to the Gospel of John 20:17 of the New Testament, these words were spoken by Jesus to Mary Magdalene, when she met him, following his resurrection. Distressed because she didn’t know where the body of her Lord had been taken, Mary didn’t immediately recognize Jesus, until he spoke her name. When she tried to reach out to him, Jesus said, “Touch me not, for I have not yet ascended to my Father.”

This subject matter has a long and continuous tradition in Christian art. Correggio (1489-1534) is often referred to as a Mannerist artist--although his work also embodies a unique synthesis of High Renaissance characteristics and approaches that would eventually become part of the Baroque tradition.

Although he wasn’t hugely successful during his lifetime--a fuller appreciation of Correggio’s work began to develop around 1600--and he has been acknowledged as a master ever since. Correggio has also been a significant resource to many Modern artists--including Pablo Picasso.

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