Christus in de hof van Gethsemane 1573

"Christus in de hof van Gethsemane" (Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane) is an engraving by Philips Galle, made in 1573. The artwork depicts the moment from the Bible when Jesus kneels in prayer in the garden of Gethsemane while his apostles Peter, James, and John sleep nearby. The composition is typical of Northern Renaissance art, with a strong emphasis on detail and realism. The engraving is held at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, and exemplifies a typical scene from the Passion of Christ.