Christ's Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane

1658

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Religious Lamentation of Christ

Dominant colour

Christ's Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane is a 1658 by Unknown, depicting Lamentation of Christ, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1658
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a close-up of a bearded man with long hair, looking upward with wide, intense eyes. His face is framed by a dark background, and a soft glow surrounds his head like a halo. He wears a red garment with a hint of gold, and his expression looks troubled. The painting focuses on the man’s emotional struggle, with his furrowed brow and slightly open mouth. The lighting creates strong contrasts between light and shadow on his face. Try looking up *chiaroscuro* to see how this lighting technique works.