The Agony in the Garden
1598
oil
copper
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
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Giovanni Battista Cremonini
Giovanni Battista Cremonini (1550–1610) was an artist, born in Cento.
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oil
copper
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
The Agony in the Garden is a 1598 oil by Giovanni Battista Cremonini, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Clark Art Institute.
The painting depicts a scene from the Bible, specifically the Agony in the Garden. Jesus is shown kneeling in prayer, with an angel holding a cross above him. In the foreground, three apostles are sleeping. The background of the painting features a dark and moody landscape, with trees and rocks visible in the shadows. The overall mood of the painting is one of somberness and contemplation. This painting is a fine example of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume.
Giovanni Battista Cremonini (1550–1610) was an artist, born in Cento.
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