The Passion: The Agony in the Garden
1480
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1480
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see Jesus kneeling in a dark garden, hands clasped, while three sleepy disciples sprawl behind him. An angel floats above, holding a cross. This is an engraving—tiny lines cut into metal that let ink sink in and print on paper. Schongauer packed the scene with twisted faces and deep shadows, making the moment feel urgent. Other artists copied his crowded, dramatic style for years. Look up *chiaroscuro* to see how light and dark create drama in art.
