The Agony in the Garden
The Met
Artist: Nicolas Poussin(French, Les Andelys 1594–1665 Rome)
Date: 1626–27
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on copper
Dimensions: 24 1/8 × 19 1/8 in. (61.3 × 48.6 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Jon and Barbara Landau, in honor of Keith Christiansen, 2021
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A kneeling figure reaches towards an angel and cherubs in bright clouds, three figures sleep below
Detailed Description
A dark painting depicts figures in bright clouds above and sleeping figures below. The upper left is filled with bright, swirling clouds illuminated by a golden light. Within these clouds, numerous small, nude, winged figures, or cherubs, are visible, some holding objects. A larger angel with prominent white wings and a blue garment flies downwards from the clouds, extending a hand towards a figure below. In the mid-ground, a figure in a dark blue robe kneels on a reddish mound, looking up with an open mouth and outstretched hands towards the angel. To the right of this kneeling figure, a dark, blocky building with a flat roof stands against a dark blue sky. A dark tree trunk and branches are visible on the far right. In the foreground, three figures lie sprawled on the dark, uneven ground. The figure on the far right is draped in a vivid red robe, lying on their side with their head obscured. In the center, a figure in a yellow-brown robe lies face down, with their head turned to the left, revealing a pale face and white hair. To the left, another figure in a blue-green robe lies on their back, head turned away. The ground is a dark brown, with subtle variations in texture.
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