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The Agony in the Garden

Oil Painting
early 19th century (painted)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Oil on canvas depicting Christ with a bright white halo, kneeling in a garden in prayer. He is flanked on one side by two sleeping disciples, whilst an army of men with torches and weapons stand in the background.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Titles
  • The Agony in the Garden
  • Christ in the Garden (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Oil on canvas
Brief description
Oil painting entitled 'The Agony in the Garden' by Benjamin Robert Haydon. Great Britain, early 19th century.
Physical description
Oil on canvas depicting Christ with a bright white halo, kneeling in a garden in prayer. He is flanked on one side by two sleeping disciples, whilst an army of men with torches and weapons stand in the background.
Dimensions
  • Estimate height: 120in
  • Estimate width: 84in
Dimensions taken from Summary catalogue of British Paintings, Victoria and Albert Museum, 1973
Style
Credit line
Given by J. C. Barratt
Object history
Given by J. C. Barratt, 1868
Subjects depicted
Place depicted
Collection
Accession number
FA.252[O]

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Record createdMarch 7, 2007
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