Christ at Gethsemane
1880
Carl Bloch captures a moment of intense vulnerability in this 1880 masterpiece. Jesus, draped in a striking red robe, kneels in the dark Garden of Gethsemane, his face etched with sorrow as he prays before his crucifixion. A glowing angel in flowing white garments gently rests a hand on his head, offering comfort against the looming shadows of the night. Though a Danish painter, Bloch's deeply emotional religious scenes became incredibly popular in the United States, especially within the LDS Church where his images are reproduced in meetinghouses worldwide.
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