The Agony in the Garden
Relief
late 15th century (made)
late 15th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This relief representing the Agony in the Garden was probably made in the late 15th century South Germany. This is thick and convex, and the figures are deeply cut.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | The Agony in the Garden (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Mother of pearl |
| Brief description | The Agony in the Garden, mother of pearl relief, South German, late 15th century |
| Physical description | Three apostles are asleep on the right, their heads resting on their hands. On the left a larger (3/4 length) figure of Christ praying; above an angel appears to him. In the background there are hills and trees. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr T. Whitcombe Green |
| Production | South German. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This relief representing the Agony in the Garden was probably made in the late 15th century South Germany. This is thick and convex, and the figures are deeply cut. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.44-1929 |
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| Record created | January 9, 2004 |
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