Who created "The Agony in the Garden"?

The Agony in the Garden was created by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio or Santi) in ca. 1504.

When was "The Agony in the Garden" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1504.

What medium is "The Agony in the Garden"?

The Agony in the Garden is Oil on wood.

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

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

The Agony in the Garden

Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio or Santi)

ca. 1504

Medium

Oil on wood

Dimensions

9 1/2 × 11 3/8 in. (24.1 × 28.9 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Funds from various donors, 1932

Accession Number

32.130.1

Tags

AngelsGardensMenWomenSleeping

Art Historical Context

In the hushed glow of a Renaissance garden, Raphael captures a pivotal moment from the Passion of Christ in *The Agony in Garden* (ca. 1504). This intimate oil-on-wood panel Jesus kneeling in prayer amid sleeping apostles—likely Peter, James, and John—while an angel offers solace from above. Painted when Raphael was just 21 during his formative Florentine years, it draws from the Gospel accounts in Matthew, Mark, and Luke, evoking profound spiritual tension and human vulnerability. A gem of the High Renaissance, the work showcases Raphael's mastery of oil on wood, a medium he adopted to achie...

The Agony in the Garden

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