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Christ on the Mount of Olives

Albrecht Dürer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows four people in historical attire situated in rocky terrain with foliage. In the foreground, one man kneels with his eyes facing upwards, while an angel with wings and a chalice leans over a rocky outcrop. Two other men are depicted: one sitting against a rock with his head on his hand and the other lying on the ground with curly hair spread around him. In the background is a group of people near water, under a cloudy sky. The landscape includes hills and a structure resembling a bridge or scaffolding.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1497/1499
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
3409 × 4725 px
Public Domain
Yes
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