Christ on the Mount of Olives, from The Passion 1508

Albrecht Dürer's "Christ on the Mount of Olives" is a powerful engraving from 1508, part of his series "The Passion." The artwork depicts Christ's agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, his disciples sleeping in the foreground. The depiction of Christ's agony, with his hands raised towards heaven and a heavenly messenger offering the cup of suffering, captures the emotion of the biblical story. Dürer's masterful use of light and shadow creates a dramatic and emotional scene, emphasizing the contrast between Christ's suffering and the disciples' slumber. The engraving is renowned for its detailed realism and the artist's ability to convey emotional depth through intricate lines and textures.