The Agony in the Garden
Print
1496-1497 (made)
1496-1497 (made)
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This print is one of a set of 12 woodcuts that tell the story of the Crucifixion and Passion of Christ. The German painter and printmaker Albrecht Dürer transformed the narrative and expressive potential of printmaking. His 'Large Passion' series is a vivid and animated rendering of the gospel story.
In this scene Christ kneels and prays in the Garden of Gethsemane while his disciples sleep. In anguish he asks God whether he can be spared the coming ordeal, saying, ‘Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me’. In the background soldiers, guided by Judas, are already advancing to arrest him.
In this scene Christ kneels and prays in the Garden of Gethsemane while his disciples sleep. In anguish he asks God whether he can be spared the coming ordeal, saying, ‘Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me’. In the background soldiers, guided by Judas, are already advancing to arrest him.
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| Materials and techniques | Woodcut on paper |
| Brief description | Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528); 'The Agony in the Garden' from the 'Large Passion' series; 1496-97; woodcut |
| Physical description | Black and white woodcut. Christ is depicted kneeling in the garden gesturing to an angel holding a chalice. Three diciples are shown sleeping and soldiers are entering the garden in the background |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Miss G. E. Carthew |
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| Summary | This print is one of a set of 12 woodcuts that tell the story of the Crucifixion and Passion of Christ. The German painter and printmaker Albrecht Dürer transformed the narrative and expressive potential of printmaking. His 'Large Passion' series is a vivid and animated rendering of the gospel story. In this scene Christ kneels and prays in the Garden of Gethsemane while his disciples sleep. In anguish he asks God whether he can be spared the coming ordeal, saying, ‘Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me’. In the background soldiers, guided by Judas, are already advancing to arrest him. |
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| Accession number | E.704-1940 |
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| Record created | June 15, 2005 |
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