Christ in Gethsemene 1800 - 1844

"Christ in Gethsemene" is a lithograph created by Ferdinand Piloty between 1800 and 1844. The piece, which is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, depicts Christ kneeling in prayer with an angel holding a cup, a symbolic representation of the agony of Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane. The artist masterfully uses hatching and cross-hatching to create depth and dimension, showcasing the detail of Christ's drapery and the subtle emotion on his face. Piloty's work, typical of the Romantic era, emphasizes the emotional and spiritual aspects of the biblical story.