Noli me tangere 1531

"Noli me tangere" (Touch me not), painted in 1531 by Florentine artist Jacopo Pontormo, depicts the moment when Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene after his resurrection. The painting, housed in the Casa Buonarroti in Florence, captures the emotional intensity of the encounter, showcasing Pontormo's mastery of expressive figures and dramatic chiaroscuro. The scene is set against a backdrop of a distant, crumbling cityscape, underscoring the passage of time and the transformative nature of the resurrection.