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Christ on the Mount of Olives, by German 15th Century, paint, 1470

Christ on the Mount of Olives

German 15th Century

1470

paint

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Christ on the Mount of Olives is a 1470 paint by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
German 15th Century
When & what style?
1470 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows Christ standing on a hill, surrounded by three sleeping figures. He holds a chalice in his right hand and looks up at a tree with green leaves. The scene is set against a white background, with a decorative border around the edges. The border features yellow and green floral patterns. The painting's use of metalcut and hand-coloring techniques adds depth and texture to the image. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the intricate designs and patterns that adorn the border. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Renaissance movement.

About the artist

Portrait of German 15th Century
Artist

German 15th Century

This 15th-century German artist carved vivid religious scenes into metal and wood, then hand-painted them in bright, symbolic colors.

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