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Christ on the Mount of Olives

Hans Weiditz, II

National Gallery of Art

The image shows several figures in a natural setting. Three figures are in the foreground; one is kneeling with their upper body and hands visible. This person has long, wavy hair and a beard. The other two figures are seated on the ground with curly hair, shown from the waist up. In the background on the right, an angelic figure with wings is carrying a cup. The scene includes trees, foliage, a cloudy sky, buildings, hills, and a group of soldiers with spears and shields in the middle ground.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1522
Medium
woodcut from 2 blocks on laid paper
Dimensions
6597 × 4465 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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