Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
Belgium, Ghent, 1270-1280
MS M.72 fol. 41v

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Christ: noli me tangere -- Mary Magdalen, decorated nimbus, kneeling beside tree, raises outstretched hands toward Christ, decorated crossed nimbus. Christ, turning to her, raises right hand in blessing and holds scroll inscribed NOLI ME TANGERE in left hand. Wounds in hands, right foot and side are visible.
Scene is set in gold background and enclosed within architectural setting composed of trefoil arch surmounted by building structures and turrets.
MARY MAGDALENA is written in gold letters in upper border of decorated frame.