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