Noli me tangere, Touch me not – After Hendrik Goltzuis, 17th Century

Oil on copper
Stamped with makers mark “KW” (on the reverse)
Approx. Width 31cm / Height 36cm
This work is after a print by Hendrick Goltzuis and engraved by Jacob Matham in 1602. Noli me tangere meaning “touch me not” is the Latin version of words spoken, according to John 20:17 by Jesus to Mary Magdalene when she recognized him after his resurrection