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Christ on the Mount of Olives

Giulio Carpioni

Associated Names

Giulio Carpioni

Artist, Venetian, c. 1613 - 1678

The image shows a person kneeling at the base of a tree, with long hair, looking upwards. The person wears long, flowing garments and has facial features including a nose and chin, with eyes gazing upward. Above them is an angelic being with wings, seated on a cloud, holding a chalice. Surrounded by putti, the scene includes tree trunks and foliage.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Accession Number

1972.65.12
Catalogue Raisonné

Bartsch, no. 2, State iii/iii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1802

Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q65569030

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