Christus in de hof van Getsemane en musicerende hovelingen 1630

"Christus in de hof van Getsemane en musicerende hovelingen" is a 1630 etching by Pieter de Jode I, a prominent Flemish engraver. The artwork depicts the biblical scene of Christ praying in the Garden of Gethsemane, while in the foreground, a group of courtly figures play music, symbolizing the indifference of the world to Christ's suffering. This juxtaposition highlights the contrast between spiritual and worldly concerns, a recurring theme in religious art of the period. The etching, now held in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to de Jode's mastery of the technique and his ability to convey both religious and social themes.