Gethsemane 1944

"Gethsemane" is a 1944 painting by abstract expressionist artist Mark Rothko. The work shows a series of biomorphic shapes rendered in muted colors, reminiscent of the artist's earlier work in the 1930s. The painting is known for its mysterious and spiritual atmosphere, with the forms evoking a sense of deep emotion and contemplation. Rothko's use of color in the painting, particularly the dark, earthy hues and the red accents, is meant to evoke a feeling of psychological depth and symbolism. The title "Gethsemane" alludes to the Garden of Gethsemane, the site of Jesus's agony before his crucifixion, adding a layer of religious symbolism and contemplating human suffering and spirituality to the abstract forms in the painting.