Touch Me Not Collection

Touch-me-not balsam, Impatiens noli tangere
5855976 Touch-me-not balsam, Impatiens noli tangere; (add.info.: Touch-me-not balsam, Impatiens noli tangere. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora")

Congo cockatoo (Impatiens niamniamensis) flower, backlit with nectar level visible in spur. Cultivated in glasshouse. Native to Africa

Grand balsam (Impatiens grandis) with long spur. Pollinated by butterflies, native to India and Sri Lanka. Focus stacked, cultivated plant

Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera), dissection of flowers. Male phase above, downward projecting stamens release pollen onto backs of bumblebees and honey bees

Balsam (Impatiens bicaudata) flowers with lines leading to nectaries. Cultivated. Native to Madagascar

Noli Me Tangere (oil on canvas)
868251 Noli Me Tangere (oil on canvas) by Barocci or Baroccio, Federico Fiori (c.1535-1612) (after); 259x168 cm; Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Touch-me-not balsam, Impatiens noli-tangere
6338226 Touch-me-not balsam, Impatiens noli-tangere by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Touch-me-not balsam, Impatiens noli-tangere. Balsamina noli-tangere, Balsamina impaziente, Erba impaziente)

Touch me not
LLM455559 Touch me not by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Touch me not. Illustration from The Life of Jesus Christ by John Fleetwood (J Hagger)

Noli me tangere, 16th century (stained glass)
PC84850 Noli me tangere, 16th century (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Church of St. Patrice, Rouen, France; French, out of copyright

Noli Me Tangere, 1442 (fresco)
BEN43891 Noli Me Tangere, 1442 (fresco) by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro/Giovanni da Fiesole) (c.1387-1455); 180x146 cm; Museo di San Marco, Florence, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian

Touch Me Not; Noli me tangere (pencil on paper)
1195773 Touch Me Not; Noli me tangere (pencil on paper) by Zichy, Mihaly von (1827-1906); 22x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Zichy, Mikhail (1827-1906)); Photo eChristies Images; Hungarian

Iris, Iris gemanica, and sensitive plant, Mimosa pudica
6336990 Iris, Iris gemanica, and sensitive plant, Mimosa pudica by Bessa, Pancrace (1772-1846) (after); (add.info.: Iris, Iris gemanica, and sensitive plant, Mimosa pudica)

Touch-Me-Not (chromolitho)
2802984 Touch-Me-Not (chromolitho) by Hulme, Frederick Edward (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Touch-Me-Not. Illustration for Familiar Wild Flowers by F Edward Hulme (Cassell)

Mimosa (chromolitho)
734967 Mimosa (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mimosa. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century)

Balsam (Impatiens rosulata) with yellow nectar guides. Endemic to Kitulo Plateau, Tanzania

Bumblebee (Bombus sp) nectaring on Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera). Surrey, England, UK. September

Altarpiece of the Dominicans: Noli Me Tangere, c. 1470-80 (oil on panel)
XIR62384 Altarpiece of the Dominicans: Noli Me Tangere, c.1470-80 (oil on panel) by Schongauer, Martin (c.1440-91) (school of); height: 115 cm; Musee d Unterlinden, Colmar, France; German

Noli Me Tangere, or the Apparition of Christ to Mary Magdalene, detail of the tomb
XIR444203 Noli Me Tangere, or the Apparition of Christ to Mary Magdalene, detail of the tomb, angels and sleeping soldiers

Our Saviour appearing to Mary Magdalene in the Garden, from A Catalogue of a
KW320799 Our Saviour appearing to Mary Magdalene in the Garden, from A Catalogue of a Collection of Engravings, Etchings and Woodcuts, by Richard Fisher, published 1879 (litho) by Schongauer

Noli Me Tangere (oil on canvas)
XIR231547 Noli Me Tangere (oil on canvas) by Sustris, Lambert (1515/20-68); 136x196 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille, France; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Noli Me Tangere, c. 1534 (oil on canvas) (detail of 38614)
XJL146956 Noli Me Tangere, c.1534 (oil on canvas) (detail of 38614) by Correggio, (Antonio Allegri) (c.1489-1534); Prado, Madrid

Treetop, green leaves of a Mimosa -Mimosa sp. -
Treetop, green leaves of a Mimosa -Mimosa sp.-

Yellow Balsam or Touch-me-not( Impatiens noli-tangere) annual herbaceous plant of damp places in Europe, Asia and North America, with seed pods that explode when ripe

Senses within the brain, 16th century C017 / 6996
Senses within the brain. 16th-century woodcut of a mans head in profile, showing his brain, with various parts named, including memory, cognition, fantasia, sensus

Touch-me-not (Impatiens capensis)
Touch-me-not leaves (Impatiens capensis). This herb is used to treat dermatological conditions, particularly as an antidote to the skin irritation caused by poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans)

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"Unveiling the Intricate Beauty: Touch Me Not in Nature and Art" In the enchanting world of flora, the Congo cockatoo flower emerges as a mesmerizing spectacle. Backlit with ethereal radiance, its delicate petals reveal a glimpse into nature's secret nectar reservoirs hidden within its spur. Traveling to India, we encounter the majestic Grand balsam adorned with an elongated spur. This captivating beauty relies on butterflies for pollination, showcasing a harmonious dance between nature's creatures and plants. Venturing further into the Himalayas, we explore the intricate anatomy of the Himalayan balsam. Its flowers unveil their male phase above, inviting us to marvel at their unique reproductive mechanisms that ensure survival in challenging environments. Delving deeper into botanical wonders, Balsam flowers captivate our attention with lines leading us towards their sweet nectaries. A visual symphony designed by Mother Nature herself to entice pollinators and perpetuate life's cycle. Stepping beyond nature's realm, we are transported through time to witness artistic interpretations of "Touch Me Not. " From oil on canvas masterpieces to 16th-century stained glass creations and pencil sketches on paper; these artworks evoke emotions tied to vulnerability and human connection. As our journey unfolds, we encounter historical references such as Add. 60629 f. 27v Noli me tangere (vellum) - an ancient manuscript preserving this timeless theme across generations. The phrase "Touch me not" resonates deeply within our souls as it transcends boundaries between art forms and natural wonders alike. It reminds us of both fragility and resilience present in Iris gemanica alongside sensitive plant Mimosa pudica – two species that respond sensitively when touched or disturbed. In this tapestry woven from science, artistry, and contemplation lies a profound appreciation for all things ephemeral yet extraordinary - where touch becomes an invitation to explore, understand, and cherish the intricate beauty that surrounds us.