Who painted Christ on the Mount of Olives?

Christ on the Mount of Olives was painted by Sebastiano Ricci in 1730.

Where can I see Christ on the Mount of Olives?

Christ on the Mount of Olives is held by Kunsthistorisches Museum.

What movement is Christ on the Mount of Olives?

Christ on the Mount of Olives is associated with Rococo painting.

Can I buy a print of Christ on the Mount of Olives?

Museum-quality prints of Christ on the Mount of Olives are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Christ on the Mount of Olives

Sebastiano Ricci , 1730

Christ on the Mount of Olives is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Sebastiano Ricci. It dates from 1730 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

About this work

Overview

Christ on the Mount of Olives is a painting created by Sebastiano Ricci in 1730 using oil paint. It is now held in the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a scene from a religious narrative, showing an angel appearing to a kneeling figure, Christ, in a landscape. Additional figures lie on the ground in the foreground, contributing to the dramatic tension.

Technique & Style

Ricci's use of chiaroscuro creates a strong contrast between light and dark, emphasizing the central figures. The work's dramatic lighting and emotive figures are characteristic of Baroque art, while its style reflects Ricci's Cortonesque influences.

History & Provenance

Sebastiano Ricci, an Italian painter active in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, was the uncle and early teacher of Marco Ricci. Christ on the Mount of Olives was painted in 1730.