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Christ on the Mount of Olives

Pieter de Bailliu

1636

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

Christ on the Mount of Olives is a 1636 ink by Pieter de Bailliu, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Pieter de Bailliu
When & what style?: 1636 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving depicts a scene of Christ on the Mount of Olives. In the foreground, a kneeling figure with long hair and a robe is shown with his hands clasped together in prayer. An angel stands beside him, holding a chalice and a small object that appears to be a nail or a thorn. The background of the image features a dark and ominous sky with clouds and a tree in the distance. The overall mood of the engraving is one of contemplation and devotion. The level of detail and texture in the engraving suggests a high level of skill and craftsmanship. The use of cross-hatching and other techniques creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. To learn more about this style of art, look up the movement: Baroque.