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Christ Arrives on the Mount of Olives, by French 17th Century, ink, 1650

Christ Arrives on the Mount of Olives

French 17th Century

1650

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Christ Arrives on the Mount of Olives is a 1650 ink by French 17th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
French 17th Century
When & what style?
1650 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a black-and-white engraving of a scene from the Bible. In the center, a man with a halo around his head stands on a road, wearing a long robe. He is surrounded by four other men, all dressed in robes, who seem to be looking at him. The background features trees and buildings. The scene is rendered in fine detail, with cross-hatching used to create texture and depth. The overall effect is one of solemnity and reverence. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.

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