

Jesus on the Mount of Olives
Wenceslaus Hollar, after a follower of Hans Holbein the Younger
The image is a black and white woodcut illustration showing a scene with three figures at a wooden gate, with a wooded area and path in the background. There are additional figures in the distance engaged in various activities. A candle is prominently featured, and there is a small figure and a cross depicted in the clouds. The style features fine brushstrokes and intricate linework capturing detailed textures. The color palette is limited to black and white, highlighting the contours and forms. The horizon is not clearly defined, blending the foreground with the distant forest and cloudy sky.
Artwork Details
- Medium
- etching
- Dimensions
- 2860 × 3756 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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