Christ at Gethsemane

"Christ at Gethsemane" is a painting by Gustave Moreau, created between 1870 and 1880. It is housed in the Musée Gustave-Moreau. The painting measures 0.75 meters in width and 0.8 meters in height.

The artwork depicts a nocturnal scene of Christ in Gethsemane. Christ, centrally positioned, is seated under a gnarled tree, his head slightly bowed. A halo of light surrounds his head. He is dressed in reddish-brown robes. The background is dominated by a dark, brooding sky with hints of lighter colors suggesting clouds and possibly a moon. The overall palette is dark and muted, with browns, grays, and deep blues predominating. The style is characteristic of Moreau's Symbolist approach, emphasizing mood and atmosphere over precise detail. The brushstrokes are visible, contributing to the painting's textural quality.