Christus op de Olijfberg 1634 - 1693

Jonas Umbach's "Christus op de Olijfberg" (1634-1693) is a powerful etching depicting the moment of Christ's agony in the Garden of Gethsemane. The composition focuses on Christ's anguished figure, kneeling and praying with his hands clasped. Dramatic light beams through the cloudy sky, illuminating Christ's face and highlighting his emotional turmoil. The surrounding landscape, rendered with meticulous detail, adds to the sense of isolation and despair. This etching, a testament to Umbach's skill in portraying religious themes with emotional intensity, is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.