The Agony in the Garden

Paul Troger

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Intense Emotion, Baroque Spirituality
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Oil on canvas
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Master
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The Agony in the Garden by Paul Troger

The Agony in the Garden is an oil on canvas painting by the Austrian artist Paul Troger. Although the exact date of creation is unknown, Troger's work is typically associated with the Baroque period, characterized by dramatic expression and vivid contrasts. This painting depicts the biblical scene of Christ's emotional turmoil before his arrest, a common subject in Christian art that Troger approached with his distinctive dynamic composition and use of light. Troger, born in 1698, was a prominent figure in Austrian Baroque art, known for his frescoes and altarpieces that often combined religious themes with a theatrical flair. His work significantly influenced the development of Baroque art in Central Europe, particularly through his teaching at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. Troger's legacy is marked by his ability to convey intense emotion and movement, qualities evident in The Agony in the Garden.

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The Agony in the Garden by Paul Troger

Paul Troger's "The Agony in the Garden" is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Baroque style through its dramatic use of light and expressive figures. The artwork depicts the biblical scene of Christ's emotional turmoil in the Garden of Gethsemane, capturing a moment of intense spiritual struggle.

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Harvard Art Museum

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The Agony in the Garden