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18th-century Venetian School, Mary Magdalene, Noli Me Tangere, Antique Oil Painting
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18th-century Venetian School, Mary Magdalene, Noli Me Tangere, Antique Oil Painting

18th century
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This late 18th-century Italian oil painting fragment depicts Mary Magdalene kneeling alongside an alabaster jar. Christ’s hand is partially visible above, along with his robes, which suggests it’s referring to the moment when Mary witnessed Christ following his resurrection.

Three days following the crucifixion, Mary visited Christ’s tomb to discover that it was open, the sealing stone being rolled away. She broke down, weeping, unaware of his resurrection. A figure emerged, whom she initially believed was a gardener, until Jesus called her by name, and his identity was revealed. Her initial reaction was to embrace him, but this was rebuked with “touch me not” or “do not cling to me”. We see this moment portrayed with Mary dropping to one knee.

We can only imagine what the entire piece would’ve looked like, but for reference, it’s interesting to consider Fra Bartolomeo’s work from circa 1506, and Antonio da Correggio’s from circa 1525. Ours is later, circa 1780, and inspired by Venetian models, particularly with reference to the colour and stylisation. Paolo Veronese’s Penitent Magdalene is useful for comparison.

Scholars have discussed various theories as to why Christ dismissed Mary’s attempted embrace, particularly as he encouraged Thomas (he of doubting fame) to touch him. Some suggest that Mary’s love was driven by complete faith, and as such, physical contact was not required to prove that Christ had risen from the dead. Whereas Thomas needed tangible evidence, hence the contact.

In person, this piece emits a gentle old master glow and was evidently painted by an artist with profound respect for the old Italian masters.

Held in a later frame.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 32” x 43½” / 81cm x 110cm

Year of creation: c. 1780

Provenance: Private collection, France.

Condition: Cleaned. Revarnished. Fine craquelure throughout. The paint layer is stable. Frame in excellent condition.

Our reference: BRV2164

Physical Dimensions
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this Venetian Mary Magdalene Painting to the 18th Century.

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SA1153527
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This late 18th-century Italian oil painting fragment depicts Mary Magdalene kneeling alongside an alabaster jar.
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Christ’s hand is partially visible above, along with his robes, which suggests it’s referring to the moment when Mary witnessed Christ following his resurrection.
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fig 1. An eighteenth-century Venetian oil painting depicting Mary Magdalene kneeling in a landscape setting, enclosed in a carved gilt frame.
fig 1. 18th-century Venetian School, Mary Magdalene, Noli Me Tangere, Antique Oil Painting

Three days following the crucifixion, Mary visited Christ’s tomb to discover that it was open, the sealing stone being rolled away. She broke down, weeping, unaware of his resurrection. A figure emerged, whom she initially believed was a gardener, until Jesus called her by name, and his identity was revealed. Her initial reaction was to embrace him, but this was rebuked with “touch me not” or “do not cling to me”. We see this moment portrayed with Mary dropping to one knee.

fig 2. An eighteenth-century Venetian oil painting depicting Mary Magdalene kneeling in a landscape setting, enclosed in a carved gilt frame.
fig 2. 18th-century Venetian School, Mary Magdalene, Noli Me Tangere, Antique Oil Painting

We can only imagine what the entire piece would’ve looked like, but for reference, it’s interesting to consider Fra Bartolomeo’s work from circa 1506, and Antonio da Correggio’s from circa 1525. Ours is later, circa 1780, and inspired by Venetian models, particularly with reference to the colour and stylisation. Paolo Veronese’s Penitent Magdalene is useful for comparison.

fig 3. An eighteenth-century Venetian oil painting depicting Mary Magdalene kneeling in a landscape setting, enclosed in a carved gilt frame.
fig 3. 18th-century Venetian School, Mary Magdalene, Noli Me Tangere, Antique Oil Painting

Scholars have discussed various theories as to why Christ dismissed Mary’s attempted embrace, particularly as he encouraged Thomas (he of doubting fame) to touch him. Some suggest that Mary’s love was driven by complete faith, and as such, physical contact was not required to prove that Christ had risen from the dead. Whereas Thomas needed tangible evidence, hence the contact.

fig 4. An eighteenth-century Venetian oil painting depicting Mary Magdalene kneeling in a landscape setting, enclosed in a carved gilt frame.
fig 4. 18th-century Venetian School, Mary Magdalene, Noli Me Tangere, Antique Oil Painting

In person, this piece emits a gentle old master glow and was evidently painted by an artist with profound respect for the old Italian masters.

Held in a later frame.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 32” x 43½” / 81cm x 110cm

fig 5. An eighteenth-century Venetian oil painting depicting Mary Magdalene kneeling in a landscape setting, enclosed in a carved gilt frame.
fig 5. 18th-century Venetian School, Mary Magdalene, Noli Me Tangere, Antique Oil Painting

Year of creation: c. 1780

Provenance: Private collection, France.

Condition: Cleaned. Revarnished. Fine craquelure throughout. The paint layer is stable. Frame in excellent condition.

Our reference: BRV2164

Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Brave Fine Art has dated this Venetian Mary Magdalene Painting to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1153527
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Eighteenth-century Venetian School oil paintings are known for their dramatic use of light, atmospheric perspective, expressive brushwork, and rich colour palettes derived from classical Venetian traditions.

Paintings from this era were typically executed using natural mineral and organic pigments bound in linseed oil, applied to hand-stretched linen or cotton canvas, and mounted in hand-carved gilded wood frames.

Authentic period works display natural age-related craquelure across the paint layer, hand-woven canvas textures, historic stretcher construction, and natural oxidisation on the reverse timber and gilded frame.

Position the framed canvas above a sideboard, mantelpiece, or desk to create a central focal point, combining it with muted wall tones and classical or minimalist furnishings.

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