Who created "Agony in the Garden"?

Agony in the Garden was created by Caspar Strauss in 1600–1633.

When was "Agony in the Garden" created?

This artwork was created 1600–1633.

What medium is "Agony in the Garden"?

Agony in the Garden is Pen and black ink and gray wash (squared in red chalk).

Is "Agony in the Garden" in the public domain?

Yes, Agony in the Garden is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Agony in the Garden

Caspar Strauss

1600–1633

Medium

Pen and black ink and gray wash (squared in red chalk)

Dimensions

sheet: 9 1/2 x 7 1/4 in. (24.2 x 18.4 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Van Day Truex Fund, 2005

Accession Number

2005.488

Tags

GardensMenChalicesAngelsChrist

Art Historical Context

**Agony in the Garden** is a poignant drawing by Caspar Strauss, created between 1600 and1633, capturing the moment when Christ prays in anguish in the Garden of Gethane before his betrayal and crucifixion. Rendered on a modest sheet measuring 9½ x 7¼ inches, the work Christ kneeling amid sleeping apostles, an angel offering the chalice of suffering, and the serene yet tense garden setting—evident from its evocative tags like Angels, Christ, Gardens, Men, and Chalices. This scene, a staple of Christian devotional art, underscores themes of human vulnerability and divine sacrifice, resonating d...

Agony in the Garden

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