Christus verschijnt aan Maria Magdalena 1519

Lucas van Leyden’s 1519 engraving “Christus verschijnt aan Maria Magdalena” depicts the moment when Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene after his resurrection. The scene, set in a landscape with a distant city, shows Christ gesturing towards Mary while she kneels, seemingly in distress, with a pot of ointment in her hands. This engraving showcases van Leyden’s signature use of fine lines and intricate details, characteristic of Northern Renaissance art. The artwork, held at the Rijksmuseum, is a notable example of religious imagery, specifically the Noli me tangere theme.