Who created "Christ in the Olive Garden"?

Christ in the Olive Garden was created by Tintoretto in 1590/1600.

When was "Christ in the Olive Garden" created?

This artwork was created 1590/1600.

Is "Christ in the Olive Garden" in the public domain?

Yes, Christ in the Olive Garden is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Christ in the Olive Garden

Q: What medium is "Christ in the Olive Garden"?

Christ in the Olive Garden is Pen and black ink, with brown and black ink, brush and gray wash, and touches of pen and brown ink, over black chalk, heightened with white and pale yellow gouache, on light brown paper.

Tintoretto

1590/1600

Medium

Pen and black ink, with brown and black ink, brush and gray wash, and touches of pen and brown ink, over black chalk, heightened with white and pale yellow gouache, on light brown paper

Dimensions

29.8 × 26.9 cm (11 3/4 × 10 5/8 in.)

Department

Prints and Drawings

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

207948

Art Historical Context

In the hushed twilight of the Garden of Gethsemane, Tintoretto captures a pivotal moment from Christ's Passion in *Christ in the Olive* (c. 1590–1600). The Venetian master, Jacopo Tintoretto (8–1594), late in his illustrious career, depicts Jesus in prayer amid sleeping disciples, evoking profound emotional intensity—a hallmark of Mannerist art. Known for his dramatic compositions and innovative use of light, Tintoretto here channels the spiritual fervor of Counter-Reformation Venice, where religious imagery stirred devotion amid turbulent times. This intimate drawing, measuring just under 12...

Christ in the Olive Garden

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