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Kristus i Gethsemane Have, by Unknown, 1829

Kristus i Gethsemane Have

Unknown

1829

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Kristus i Gethsemane Have is a 1829 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1829 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

The painting depicts a man with long hair and a beard, wearing a robe, reaching out to a woman in a flowing dress. The woman has her right arm raised, and her left arm is extended towards the man. The background is dark, with some leaves visible on the right side. The man's expression is one of concern, while the woman appears to be in a state of distress. The overall mood of the painting is somber and contemplative. This painting is reminiscent of the works of artists who explored the use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth.

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