Christus in de hof van Getsemane 1586 - 1650

"Christus in de hof van Getsemane" is a 17th-century engraving by Cornelis Galle I depicting the biblical scene of Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane. The detailed etching showcases Jesus kneeling in prayer, his face illuminated by a radiant halo. An angel appears above him, offering a chalice, symbolizing the suffering Jesus is about to endure. His disciples, overcome with sleep, lie in the background. The scene is characterized by a sense of solemnity and foreshadows the crucifixion of Christ. This print, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, was likely created for devotional purposes, highlighting the sacrifice and suffering of Jesus.