Noli me tangere

Noli me tangere by Agnolo Bronzino
Artist
Agnolo Bronzino
Date
1561
Style
Mannerism
Genre
Religious painting
Location
Louvre
"Nelie me tangere" by Agnolo di Cosimo, known as Bronzino, is a compelling example of a religious painting crafted during the Mannerism (late renaissance) period. Created on a canvas using oil paints, the artwork depicts a biblical scene with elegant elongated figures and sophisticated coloration characteristic of Mannerist style. Bronzino’s refined technique and complex composition embody the artistic tensions of this late renaissance movement, blending religious symbolism with a distinctive aesthetic that seeks to inspire reverence and contemplation.

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