1480
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Agony in the Garden is a 1480 ink by Martin Schongauer, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a dramatic night scene with three men in a rocky, wooded area. One man stands tall with his hands raised, looking upward as if in prayer. Another man kneels, his head bowed, while a third man lies on the ground, clutching his head. In the background, a soldier sleeps nearby, and a small figure watches from a distance. The artist used fine lines to create deep shadows and texture, making the scene feel intense and detailed. This kind of precision is typical of the time it was made. Look up engraving to see how artists like this one carved images into metal.
Martin Schongauer, also known as Martin Schön or Hübsch Martin by his contemporaries, was an Alsatian engraver and painter.
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