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Christ on the Mount of Olives

Pieter de Bailliu after Sir Peter Paul Rubens

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two figures in a natural setting. The figure on the left likely represents an angel, partially visible from the waist up, with one hand raised holding a cup and the other hand pointing towards the man. The figure has wings and flowing garments. The second figure, on the right, is sitting or kneeling on a rocky surface. This figure has long hair and a beard, facing the angel. He wears long, flowing robes and has his right hand placed on his chest, while his left hand rests on his knee. In the background, there is a large tree, clouds with rays of light, an evening sky, and faint outlines of buildings or structures in the distance.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3427 × 4049 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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