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Christ on the Mount of Olives

Albrecht Dürer

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a religious scene featuring three distressed figures and an angel holding a cross. The foreground shows three figures, two sitting and one reclining. An angel holding a cross is in the upper left corner interacting with the figures. The background shows a natural setting with hills, trees, and a wooden structure on the right. The style features strong lines and dramatic shading.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1509/1510
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
3411 × 4312 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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