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Christ on the Mount of Olives

Workshop of Master of the Borders with the Four Fathers of the Church

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a religious scene involving figures in a garden setting. The central figure kneels with hands clasped, gazing towards a golden chalice with a cross on top, while surrounded by three other reclining figures. The background includes stylized trees and a decorative floral border.

Artwork Details

Date
1460/1480
Medium
metalcut, hand-colored in yellow, red-brown lake, and green
Dimensions
2405 × 3153 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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