Getsemanen rukous, Kymin kirkon alttaritaulun luonnos
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Getsemanen rukous, Kymin kirkon alttaritaulun luonnos is an unspecified by Berndt Abraham Godenhjelm, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This painting shows a group of people in a dim, rocky setting. One man kneels with his hands pressed together, looking upward. Two others lie on the ground, one holding a spear. Above them, a winged figure hovers, holding a glowing object. The sky is dark with a faint light breaking through, casting shadows on the figures below. The kneeling man’s robe is a deep red, contrasting with the muted tones around him. Notice how the light focuses on his face, making it stand out against the shadows. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
This artist painted portraits and religious scenes in 19th-century Finland. Try his *Self-Portrait* to see his direct gaze, or peek at his sketches for Vihdin church’s *Resurrection of Christ*. His work sits between…
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