1619
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Passion: The Agony in the Garden is a 1619 by Hieronymus Wierix, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a serene scene of Jesus praying in the garden, surrounded by a halo of light. An angel is shown above him, holding a cup and a cloth. In the background, three men are sleeping, while a cityscape is visible in the distance under a night sky with a full moon. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and emotion, drawing the viewer's attention to Jesus' figure. The overall mood of the painting is one of contemplation and reverence. To learn more about the artistic style and techniques used in this painting, explore the Baroque movement.
Hieronymus Wierix (1553–1619) was a Flemish engraver, draughtsman and publisher. He is known for his reproductive engravings after the work of well-known local and foreign artists including Albrecht Dürer. Together with…
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