Kristus i Gethsemane 1880

"Kristus i Gethsemane" (Christ in Gethsemane) is an 1880 etching by Danish artist Carl Bloch. This work, housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, depicts the moment of Jesus's anguish and prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane before his arrest. Bloch, known for his historical and biblical scenes, captures the emotional intensity of the scene through the detailed rendering of Christ's posture and the surrounding landscape. The etching's soft, delicate lines add a sense of solemnity and reverence to the composition, drawing the viewer into the heart of this significant biblical event.