{"product_id":"christ-on-the-mount-of-olives-urs-graf","title":"Christ on the Mount of Olives - Urs Graf","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-coloured woodcut by Swiss Renaissance artist Urs Graf, depicting the Agony in the Garden with expressive lines and traditional iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis hand-coloured woodcut by the Swiss artist Urs Graf depicts the Agony in the Garden, a traditional subject in Christian iconography. Graf, a goldsmith and printmaker active in Basel, is known for his expressive and often raw graphic style. The composition shows Christ prostrate in the foreground, while an angel appears above to offer the chalice. In the background, the sleeping disciples are rendered with the economy of line characteristic of early sixteenth-century woodblock printing.\n\nThe print exhibits the distinct aesthetic of the period, where bold, black outlines define the figures and the rocky terrain. The application of colour, likely added by hand after the initial printing, provides a tonal contrast to the starkness of the woodcut lines. The artist's monogram, a common feature in his work, is visible in the lower portion of the print, serving as a signature of his workshop production. \n\nGraf was a significant figure in the development of Swiss printmaking. His work often reflects the turbulent social and religious climate of the early Reformation era. This particular piece demonstrates his ability to condense a complex narrative into a compact, visual format suitable for devotional use. The figures are stylised rather than naturalistic, focusing on the emotional weight of the scene. The use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of volume within the limited space of the block. This print offers a glimpse into the technical practices of the Basel printing industry, where small-scale devotional images were produced for a wide audience. 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