This is a drawing of a scene with a figure surrounded by angels and other figures in a woodland setting. The central figure is in a position of devotion and prayer, with outstretched arms. A group in the background is on a pathway. The landscape is detailed with trees and rocky surfaces. The drawing features intricate textures on robes and natural elements, similar to an engraving style used in historical and religious artworks.

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Christ on the Mount of Olives

Lucas Cranach the Elder (German, 1472 - 1553)

in or before 1509

Medium: woodcut
Classification: Print
Culture: German
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line: Rosenwald Collection
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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