Christ on the Mount of Olives by Albrecht Durer

Christ on the Mount of Olives 1518

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Albrecht Dürer's "Christ on the Mount of Olives" (1518) is a detailed pen and ink drawing that depicts a scene from the Bible. Christ is shown kneeling in prayer on the Mount of Olives, while his disciples sleep in the foreground. The drawing is characterized by Dürer's precise and meticulous style, with a strong emphasis on anatomical detail and spatial depth. It's considered an excellent example of Dürer's artistry, demonstrating his mastery of line and composition. The drawing is housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France.

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