Who created "The Agony in the Garden"?

The Agony in the Garden was created by Nicolas Poussin in 1626–27.

When was "The Agony in the Garden" created?

This artwork was created 1626–27.

What medium is "The Agony in the Garden"?

The Agony in the Garden is Oil on copper.

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

Nicolas Poussin

1626–27

Medium

Oil on copper

Dimensions

24 1/8 × 19 1/8 in. (61.3 × 48.6 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Jon and Barbara Landau, in honor of Keith Christiansen, 2021

Accession Number

2021.378

Tags

ChristAgony in the GardenAngels

Art Historical Context

Nicolas Poussin's *The Agony in the* (1626–27) captures a pivotal moment from the New Testament: Jesus Christ's anguished prayer in the Garden ofethsemane before his betrayal and crucifixion. Kneeling in solitude, Christ is comforted by an angel, while his sleeping disciples nearby symbolize human frailty. Painted early in Poussin's, shortly after his arrival in Rome, this work reflects his emerging classical style, blending Renaissance ideals with Baroque emotion—inspired by masters like Raphael and ancient sculpture. Rendered in oil on copper—a rare and demanding support that yields a smoot...

About the Artist

Nicolas Poussin · 1594–1665

Nicolas Poussin, born in June 1594 near Les Andelys in Normandy, emerged from a family of local distinction whose modest means and parental opposition could not deter his artistic calling. He received his initial training under the itinerant painter Quentin Varin in Rouen around 1611–12, absorbing lessons in storytelling, precise facial expressions, and rich colors, though without a formal long-te...

The Agony in the Garden

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