208 - Unknown (19th century), Calvary Hill in Bad Tölz, 1837, pencil

Unknown (19th century), Calvary Hill in Bad Tölz, 1837, pencil Unknown (19th century): Christ on the Mount of Olives at Calvary in Bad Tölz, 1837, pencil Technique: Pencil on paper, mounted on paper Inscription: Inscribed and dated by the artist at the lower center: "der Oelberg bei Tölz 23 May 1837". On the reverse of the backing sheet is a drawing of a mountain range near Rigi in Switzerland, dated “July 28, 27.” Date: 1837 Description: A successful depiction from the sketchbook of an anonymous artist. It shows a view of a group of figures on Calvary near Bad Tölz, with Jesus Christ praying to an angel. The figures are finely drawn with a sharp pencil. The surroundings are rendered with delicate strokes. Keywords: 19th century, Romanticism, Biblical, Germany, Size: Paper: 12.4 cm x 18.0 cm (4.9 x 7.1 in) Condition: Very good condition. The sheet is discolored due to its age and has pale foxing in places. The upper corners of the sheet are slightly wavy due to mounting on the backing sheet.