Christus verschijnt aan Maria Magdalena (Noli me tangere) 1670 - 1724

Jacob Gole's etching, "Christus verschijnt aan Maria Magdalena (Noli me tangere)" (1670-1724), depicts the biblical scene where the resurrected Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene. The composition focuses on the emotional interaction between the two figures, with Mary's gesture of reaching out to touch Jesus. This dramatic scene, known as "Noli me tangere" (Latin for "Touch me not"), emphasizes the divine nature of Jesus' resurrection. Gole's use of chiaroscuro, a dramatic contrast of light and shadow, adds to the emotional intensity of the image, enhancing the sense of awe and reverence. This etching, part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, reflects the popularity of biblical themes in 17th and 18th-century art.