1642
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jesus on the Mount of Olives is a 1642 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a scene with Jesus on a hill, surrounded by trees and rocks. In the foreground, three men are shown, two of them holding long sticks. They are dressed in robes and appear to be watching something in the distance. The scene is depicted in a detailed and intricate style, with lots of lines and textures. The overall mood is one of quiet contemplation, with the figures in the foreground appearing to be lost in thought. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Baroque movement.
Wenceslaus Hollar (Czech: Václav Hollar (Czech pronunciation: ), German: Wenzel Hollar; 23 July 1607 – 25 March 1677) was a Czech engraver, etcher and painter.
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