Christ on the mount olive 1509

Albrecht Durer's 1509 woodcut "Christ on the Mount of Olives" depicts the moment before Christ's arrest. Durer masterfully uses the medium of woodcut to express the dramatic tension of the scene. Jesus is depicted kneeling and praying, his anguish evident in his contorted body, while his disciples sleep nearby. The angel offering him the cup is above him, and the city of Jerusalem can be seen in the distance, symbolizing the looming betrayal and sacrifice. The stark black and white lines create a powerful sense of drama and contrast, making this one of Durer's most memorable works.