Landschap met Christus in de hof van Gethsemane 1580 - 1625

This etching by Jan van Londerseel, titled "Landschap met Christus in de hof van Gethsemane," depicts the biblical story of Jesus's agony in the Garden of Gethsemane. The scene takes place at night, with a single beam of light illuminating the central figure of Jesus kneeling in prayer while his disciples sleep nearby. The landscape, with its trees and winding path, provides a sense of isolation and solitude. The distant city and the moon above the horizon add to the sense of grandeur and drama. This engraving, created between 1580 and 1625, is a powerful example of the artist’s ability to capture the emotion and spirituality of a biblical narrative.