The agony in the garden of Gethsemane (right); the slumbering apostles are reproached by Christ (left). Engraving by F. Keller, ca. 1852-1853, after J.F. Overbeck, 1851.

  • Overbeck, Johann Friedrich, 1789-1869.
Date:
[between 1852 and 1853]
Reference:
2921336i
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Description

In the left background Judas appears with a torch. In the left foreground, John, James and Peter (holding with the sword with which he will sever the ear of Malchus)

Publication/Creation

Düsseldorf : Verlag von August Wm. Schulgen ; Paris (29 Rue du Vieux-Colombier. Déposé) : Alcan ; Rome (Piazza di Spagna no 55 e 56) : Gius. Spithöver, [between 1852 and 1853]

Physical description

1 print : line engraving ; platemark 25.1 x 27.3 cm

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Lettering

Apostoli dormientes. Fried. Overbeck inv.t. Franciscus Keller sculpt. Bears Overbeck's monogram FO and the date 1851

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2921336i

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