Saint Mary Magdalen reaches out for the risen Christ; he tells her "Do not touch me". Engraving by J.K. Sherwin, 17--, after A.R. Mengs.

  • Mengs, Anton Raphael, 1728-1779.
Date:
1700-1799
Reference:
2846754i
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Description

Bible. N.T. John 20.14-18. Christ tells Mary, "Do not touch me (noli me tangere), for I have not yet ascended to the father" (John 20.17). Christ wears his burial shroud

Publication/Creation

1700-1799

Physical description

1 print : line engraving, with etching ; image 48.8 x 35.5 cm

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From an original picture by Antonio Raphael Mengs in the chapel of All Souls College, Oxford. Drawn & engraved by J.K. Sherwin.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2846754i

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