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Jeesus ja Juudas, luonnos maalaukseen Jeesus Getsemanessa is held by Finnish National Gallery.

Artwork

Jeesus ja Juudas, luonnos maalaukseen Jeesus Getsemanessa

Jeesus ja Juudas, luonnos maalaukseen Jeesus Getsemanessa is a drawing by Ilya Repin. It is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery. The work is a preparatory drawing for a larger painting titled *Jesus in Gethsemane*.

About this work

Overview

The work is a preparatory drawing for a larger painting titled *Jesus in Gethsemane*. Executed in a straightforward, expressive manner, the composition centers on three figures in the foreground, each clothed in robes, while additional, less defined characters populate the background.

Subject & Meaning

The central scene portrays a dialogue among the three men, likely representing Jesus and his disciples during the night of prayer in Gethsemane. The figure on the left clasps his hands, suggesting contemplation; the central figure appears to be speaking, and the rightmost figure raises an arm, perhaps indicating a gesture of warning or instruction.

Technique & Style

The artist employs bold contour lines combined with hatching and cross‑hatching to suggest volume and texture. Minimal shading keeps the image flat yet dynamic, allowing the viewer to focus on the interaction of the figures rather than detailed background rendering.

History & Provenance

Created as a study for the final oil painting, the drawing serves to plan composition and figure placement. Its status as a preparatory sketch indicates it was likely retained by the artist or workshop before being incorporated into the museum’s collection.