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Christ on the Mount of Olives

John Baptist Jackson, after Jacopo Bassano

National Gallery of Art

This is a detailed drawing of a supernatural scene set in a rocky landscape. A luminous winged figure is depicted in the upper left corner, emitting bright light onto a kneeling figure below. The surrounding terrain includes grassy plants and rocks, with sleeping figures in the foreground. In the distance, a small village or castle is visible under a slightly clouded sky. The overall atmosphere of the artwork is mysterious and spiritual.

Artwork Details

Date
1743
Medium
chiaroscuro woodcut from four blocks, printed in buff, brown, gray, and dark brown on laid paper [proof impression without final gray]?
Dimensions
6750 × 9956 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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