Garden of Gethsemane, Lithograph, Jesus, vintage artwork, original frame.

1930-1940. “ Christ Praying in the Garden of Gethsemane" framed in its original vintage frame.The frame measures approximately 13 1/8” x 17 1/8”. The print is approximately 12” x 16”. See the narrative below about the original painting of this scene. Johann Michael Ferdinand Heinrich Hofmann (19 March 1824 – 23 June 1911) was a German painter of the late 19th to early 20th century. He was the uncle of the German painter Ludwig von Hofmann. He was born in Darmstadt and died in Dresden. He is best known for his many paintings depicting the life of Jesus Christ.Four of the most famous works of Hofmann are in the possession of the Riverside Church in New York: Christ and the Rich Young Ruler, Christ in Gethsemane, Christ in the Temple and Christ's Image. According to information of the Riverside Church, the painting Christ in Gethsemane is without much doubt one of the most copied paintings in the world.The portrayal of Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, where he prays before his betrayal and arrest, has been a subject of artistic interpretation for centuries.While the specific history of any given framed lithograph can vary based on its production and origin, the popularity of this subject matter reflects its enduring importance in Christian visual culture. Such prints often serve as reminders of faith and devotion, resonating with believers seeking to connect with the spiritual aspects of the Christian narrative