Christ in the Garden, from The Passion of Christ, plate 7
1664
Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
Sheet: 19 5/8 × 13 11/16 in. (49.9 × 34.7 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1953
Accession Number
53.600.4256
Tags
Art Historical Context
This engraving by Grégoire Huret, created in 1664, forms plate 7 of his series *The Passion of Christ*. Measuring nearly 20 by 14 inches, the print captures a pivotal moment from the biblical narrative, showing Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane. The composition incorporates symbolic elements such as the cross and attending angels, inviting viewers to reflect on themes of sacrifice and divine comfort during a time of profound spiritual trial. As an engraving, the work exemplifies a medium prized in the seventeenth century for its ability to reproduce intricate details with remarkable precisio...
About the Artist
Grégoire Huret · 1606–1670
French draftsman and printmaker. Comment on works: Engraver & draftsman