“Don’t touch me!” Jesus cries out to Mary Magdalene as she reaches toward the risen Lord, in the lower register of this ivory plaque. The two figures are caught in a dance-like pose, with Jesus (at right) twisting away from Mary, who extends both hands forward. The lines of their swirling clothing are accentuated by a heavy border, carved to imitate embroidered pearls. The top register depicts an event that will take place later in the same day, when Jesus (center) meets two of his disciples (carrying walking stick, purse and water gourd) on the road to Emmaus. One […]
