Noli me Tangere

Albrecht Altdorfer, c. 1513

The image shows a person standing with one arm raised and holding a staff with a cross in one hand. Their detailed facial features include a beard and long hair. They are wearing a draped garment tied at the waist, leaving the chest exposed. In the background are mountains, trees, and a second person seated on the ground wearing a hat and a robe, holding a container. The seated person has a bag around their waist. The image is in black and white with shading highlighting the details. The background shows a dynamic sky with a bold pattern.
Artist
Albrecht Altdorfer
Date
c. 1513
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
7.2 × 4.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a person standing with one arm raised and holding a staff with a cross in one hand. Their detailed facial features include a beard and long hair. They are wearing a draped garment tied at the waist, leaving the chest exposed. In the background are mountains, trees, and a second person seated on the ground wearing a hat and a robe, holding a container. The seated person has a bag around their waist. The image is in black and white with shading highlighting the details. The background shows a dynamic sky with a bold pattern.

Albrecht Altdorfer