Fotoreproductie van een fresco, voorstellende Christus verschijnt als tuinman aan Maria Magdalena (noli me tangere) before 1880

Curator: Here we have a photographic reproduction of a fresco, created before 1880. The fresco depicts Christ appearing to Mary Magdalene as a gardener, the "Noli me tangere" scene. Editor: My first thought? It looks like a poignant dance of recognition and perhaps a touch of hesitant longing, captured in muted tones. Is it just me, or is there a fragile beauty in this aged image? Curator: That fragility is something I appreciate. It highlights the enduring relevance of the Biblical scene of the resurrected Christ appearing to Mary Magdalene. It underscores how, across cultures, this moment speaks to transformative encounters and shifts in power. Editor: It definitely feels like a coded encounter. I wonder, how much of the original fresco's emotional impact survives through this reproduction? Photography filtering fresco... that's a lot of layers. Does it soften the message, or add another level of mystique? Curator: The photographic reproduction gives a wide reach to this artwork while transforming its aura. On one hand, it flattens the physical texture that exists with frescos, especially their presence in real-world locations. At the same time, however, it lets us rethink power structures and individual spiritual connection, separated from traditional hierarchies. Editor: I love that you bring that perspective. You're right. The composition feels like a very intimate moment between two people even within its greater context of religious historical artwork, you know? And despite its age, this printed reproduction is quite approachable and thought-provoking. I mean, isn't it so powerful how Mary Magdalene has long been seen in a way that either perpetuates misogyny or opens up ways to dismantle it? Curator: Indeed. Mary Magdalene’s historical positioning—her identity, her relationship to Jesus, her erasure or stigmatization in dominant narratives—creates a tension, and her portrayal underscores patriarchal dynamics of power, redemption, and the politics of visibility. Editor: And I feel like that complex, loaded image carries over powerfully in this representation... Amazing food for thought. I could talk about it forever, frankly. Curator: Absolutely, let’s leave it there for now for our listeners to continue pondering and connecting it with the world.