The Agony in the Garden
1480
ink
From the collection of Städel Museum
1480
ink
From the collection of Städel Museum
This image shows a dramatic scene with Jesus kneeling in prayer, surrounded by three sleeping disciples. Above him, an angel holds a cross while another figure stands nearby. The background is dark and rocky, with a bare tree and scattered people in the distance. Notice how the artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture—this is called cross-hatching. The details in the faces and clothing show how carefully the scene was drawn. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like Schongauer made prints like this.
