Christ on the Mount of Olives c. 1460

"Christ on the Mount of Olives" is a 15th-century painting depicting the biblical event of Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane. This anonymous artwork portrays Jesus kneeling in prayer while three of his disciples sleep nearby. An angel appears to offer him comfort. The use of bold colors and distinct outlines is characteristic of the late Gothic style. This scene from the Gospels was a popular subject for artists of the period, emphasizing Christ's human suffering and foreshadowing his future sacrifice.