Christus in het hof van Getsemane 1783

"Christus in het hof van Getsemane" is an etching created in 1783 by the German artist Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki. The piece depicts a biblical scene of Jesus Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, kneeling in prayer under a large tree. Chodowiecki utilizes chiaroscuro, the dramatic contrast of light and shadow, to emphasize the emotional intensity of the moment, creating a visually compelling and evocative representation of Christ's suffering before his crucifixion. This small-scale work showcases Chodowiecki's skilled use of line and detail to create a poignant and powerful representation of a critical moment in Christian faith.