{"product_id":"christ-appearing-to-mary-magdalen-marcantonio-raimondi","title":"Christ Appearing to Mary Magdalen - Marcantonio Raimondi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Renaissance engraving by Marcantonio Raimondi depicting the Noli me tangere, showcasing technical precision in line work and traditional religious iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Marcantonio Raimondi depicts the Noli me tangere, the moment after the Resurrection when Christ appears to Mary Magdalen. Raimondi, a central figure in the development of Italian printmaking, demonstrates his technical command through precise line work and cross-hatching. The composition follows the conventions of the early sixteenth century, balancing the figures of Christ and the kneeling Magdalen against a backdrop of stylised foliage and architectural elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrist is shown holding a spade, a traditional iconographic attribute that identifies him as the gardener, as Mary Magdalen initially mistakes him for one in the biblical narrative. His posture is upright and calm, contrasting with the humble, devotional pose of the Magdalen. The background features a distant structure and figures, providing a sense of spatial depth while maintaining a focus on the primary interaction. The sky is rendered with radiating lines that suggest a divine light source, a common device in period engravings to denote the spiritual nature of the encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a printmaker, Raimondi was instrumental in disseminating the visual language of the Italian Renaissance across Europe. His ability to translate the tonal qualities of painting into the linear medium of engraving allowed for the wide circulation of religious imagery. This work displays the characteristic clarity and formal discipline associated with his output during his formative years. The drapery of the garments is handled with particular attention to volume and weight, showing the influence of contemporary sculptural practices. Collectors of Renaissance prints will appreciate the balance between the narrative clarity of the scene and the technical rigour of the engraving process. The work remains a clear example of the period's approach to biblical storytelling through the medium of black and white print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/saint-francis-receiving-the-stigmata-agostino-carracci\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSaint Francis Receiving the Stigmata - Agostino Carracci — Agostino Carracci\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/landscape-with-riders-esaias-van-de-velde\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLandscape with Riders - Esaias van de Velde — Esaias van de Velde\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Marcantonio Raimondi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360918081871,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360921325903,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360921358671,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360921391439,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360921424207,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360921456975,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360921489743,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360921522511,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360921555279,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360921588047,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360921620815,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360921653583,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Christ-Appearing-to-Mary-Magdalen_Poster_CompositorV1_1785540682722.jpg?v=1785540801","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/christ-appearing-to-mary-magdalen-marcantonio-raimondi","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}