a visit with jesus
The Nineteenth-Century Christ • AD 1801-1900

Christ in prayer

1896

Christ in prayer

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About the Artwork

Date
1896

Historical Context

This work is catalogued under the German title Christus im Gebet and dated 1896. The artist and original location have not yet been securely identified.

Depiction Analysis

The subject is Jesus at prayer. The pose, setting, and artistic technique should be described after inspection of the actual image.

Theological Significance

Images of Jesus praying emphasize his communion with the Father and his example of dependence and obedience.

Historical Significance

The record may illustrate late nineteenth-century devotional or narrative approaches, but a firmer classification requires attribution.

Influence

The motif of Jesus in prayer continued into twentieth-century religious painting and popular illustration.

Study References

AVWJ Bible Art 2810; date 1896 per catalogue; creator and source require verification.