The Agony in the Garden
Nicolas Poussin
key Notes:
Baroque composition; Emotional intensity
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Dimensions:
24 1/8 × 19 1/8 in. (61.3 × 48.6 cm)
medium:
Oil on copper
Difficulty:
Easy
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story of the work:
"The Agony in the Garden," painted by Nicolas Poussin in 1627, depicts the moment of Christ's prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane before his crucifixion, emphasizing themes of solitude and divine anguish. The work is characterized by Poussin's classical composition and use of light, reflecting his commitment to the principles of clarity and order in Baroque art.
Description of the work:
"The Agony in the Garden" by Nicolas Poussin, created in 1627 using oil on copper, depicts a dramatic scene of Christ in prayer, surrounded by the sleeping apostles under a darkened sky. The composition is characterized by its dynamic use of light and shadow, with a rich color palette that enhances the emotional intensity of the moment.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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