Who painted Christ on the Mount of Olives?

Christ on the Mount of Olives was painted by Lucas Cranach the Elder in 1509.

Where can I see Christ on the Mount of Olives?

Christ on the Mount of Olives is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Christ on the Mount of Olives?

Christ on the Mount of Olives is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Christ on the Mount of Olives

Lucas Cranach the Elder , 1509

Christ on the Mount of Olives is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Lucas Cranach the Elder. It dates from 1509 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Christ on the Mount of Olives is a 1509 woodcut by Lucas Cranach the Elder, a prominent artist of the German Renaissance.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts Jesus praying on the Mount of Olives, surrounded by turbulent trees and clouds, with disciples watching from afar. The scene is a biblical narrative, characteristic of Cranach's early work within the Catholic tradition.

Technique & Style

The woodcut features bold, sharp lines that convey the emotional intensity of Jesus and the turmoil of the landscape, a style typical of early prints. The technique involves carving an image into a wood block to produce the printed design.