Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane 1901

Arkhyp Kuindzhi's "Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane" (1901) depicts a somber scene from the Gospels. The painting shows Jesus, illuminated in the center, praying in the Garden of Gethsemane as three of his disciples sleep in the darkness. The night sky is a swirling vortex of dark blues and greens, creating a sense of foreboding. Kuindzhi's unique use of light and shadow, characteristic of his later works, accentuates the profound spiritual struggle experienced by Christ in this pivotal moment.