Who painted Christ in Gethsemane?

Christ in Gethsemane was painted by Zanguidi, called Bertoia, Jacopo in 1564.

Where can I see Christ in Gethsemane?

Christ in Gethsemane is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Christ in Gethsemane?

Christ in Gethsemane is associated with Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of Christ in Gethsemane?

Museum-quality prints of Christ in Gethsemane are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Christ in Gethsemane

Zanguidi, called Bertoia, Jacopo , 1564

Christ in Gethsemane is a chalk drawing by the Renaissance artist Zanguidi, called Bertoia, Jacopo. It dates from 1564 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:by later hand, lower center in graphite: Lod. Carracci; by later hand, center verso in black chalk: Lodov. Caracci; above that (upside down), by later hand in brown ink: Honly

About this work

Overview

Christ in Gethsemane is a drawing created by Jacopo Bertoia around 1564. It depicts a pivotal moment in a nocturnal garden scene.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing captures Jesus praying in Gethsemane, with three sleeping disciples nearby. The tense atmosphere is heightened by the dark setting and twisted branches above.

Technique & Style

Executed in pen and brown ink, black chalk, brown wash, and white gouache on green-blue paper, the work employs a characteristic Renaissance sketch style. Soft brown ink and white highlights create depth, while the colored paper subtly enhances the figures.

Context

The use of gouache, an opaque watercolor technique, achieves a matte effect typical of the medium.