Christ on the Mount of Olives c. 1490

"Christ on the Mount of Olives" is an anonymous woodcut print depicting a scene from the New Testament. Dated c. 1490, the print portrays the moment Jesus is praying in the Garden of Gethsemane, shortly before his arrest. His three disciples are asleep in the foreground, while in the distance, a group of figures approaches, likely representing the soldiers who will capture Jesus. This type of devotional image, common in the late Middle Ages, aimed to inspire religious reflection and devotion in viewers. The artist's skillful use of line and detail creates a sense of both drama and intimacy, illustrating the profound emotional weight of this pivotal moment in Christian history.