1509
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Round Passion: Christ in Gethsemane (Agony in the Garden) is a 1509 by Lucas van Leyden, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a dramatic scene in a garden, with a man lying on the ground, his head resting on a rock. He's dressed in a long robe and has his arms outstretched. In the background, there's a group of men gathered around a fire, and a cityscape with buildings and trees. The scene is framed by a decorative border with leaves and flowers. The man on the ground seems to be in a state of distress, and the atmosphere is one of tension and anxiety. The use of light and shadow adds depth to the scene, with the figures in the background cast in shadow. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, check out Lucas van Leyden.
Lucas van Leyden (1494 – 8 August 1533), was a Dutch painter and printmaker in engraving and woodcut. Lucas van Leyden was among the first Dutch exponents of genre painting and was a very accomplished engraver.
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