The Last Days of Christ's Life, Jerusalem | Pray Garden of Gethsemane | Handmade Russian icon | Size: 2,5" x 3,5"

Christ arrived at the home of Lazarus in Bethany and spent the night. The next day, He entered Jerusalem, surrounded by adoring followers. Jesus looked out across the city from the Mount of Olives and wept as he foresaw Jerusalem's destruction. The next day, Jesus cleared the Temple of money changes, saying: "My house is a house of prayer." (Luke 19:46). The priests and elders challenged Jesus' authority and plotted His death. Jesus stayed the night at the house of Simon the Leper in Bethany. On Tuesday night, Jesus enjoyed the last supper with his disciples, then He went into the Garden of Gethsemane to pray, and eventually, He fell asleep. Sometime after midnight, Judas led the Roman soldiers to Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, and He was arrested.

After the Last Supper, in the garden of Gethsemane, Judas identifies Jesus for the Roman soldiers by kissing him. In the center of the composition we see Judas, in yellow robes, as he envelops Jesus with an intimate embrace. The two men lock eyes as angry soldiers carrying weapons lie in wait.

This icon is a high-resolution lithography print on hardboard, embellished with light-reflecting gold and silver foil.