Mary Magdalene reaches but Jesus says touch me not.

Noli me tangere

Artist: Andrea del Sarto

Year: 1510

VM number: 0044

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Description: Mary Magdalene extending arms toward Jesus post-resurrection, depicting scene from John 20:17. Jesus said noli me tangere or touch me not, for I have yet to go to kingdom of heaven. Palm tree symbolizes martyrdom. Andrea del Sarto created painting for church of San Gallo in Florence; he received much acclaim for it.