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The Agony in the Garden, (oil on canvas)
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The Agony in the Garden, (oil on canvas)
827888 The Agony in the Garden, (oil on canvas) by Morazzone, Pier Francesco (1573-1626); 111x85.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Agony in the Garden. Pier Francesco Mazzucchelli, il Morazzone (1573-1626). Oil on canvas. 111 x 85.5cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22484532
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Agony Apostle Asleep Baroque Era Dark Darkness Downcast Dozing Early Seventeenth Century Four People Gethsemane Grounds Heartbroken Holy Bible Melancholia Melancholy Negative Concept Nocturnal Old Master Paintings Pain Peter Premonition Saint Peter Shadow Shadows Simon Cephas Sleep Small Group Small Group Of People St John St Peter Suffering Talking Early 17th Century John Of Patmos Sadness
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The Agony in the Garden
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is a captivating oil painting by Pier Francesco Morazzone that depicts a powerful biblical scene. In this dark and melancholic artwork, we find ourselves in the outdoor grounds of Gethsemane at nightfall. The painting portrays Jesus Christ, accompanied by his disciples Saint Peter and Saint John, experiencing immense sorrow and agony. The composition is filled with shadows that intensify the heartbroken expressions on their faces. Jesus appears to be dozing off while his followers engage in deep conversation nearby. This small group of people symbolizes the weight of suffering that lies ahead for Christ. Morazzone's mastery shines through as he captures the emotional turmoil and premonition present in this pivotal moment from the New Testament. The artist's use of light and darkness adds depth to the narrative, emphasizing both physical and spiritual anguish. "The Agony in the Garden" transports us back to early seventeenth-century Italy during the Baroque era, where religious themes were prevalent in art. Through this evocative painting, Morazzone invites viewers to reflect on themes of pain, faith, and sacrifice found within Christianity. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate Morazzone's skillful brushwork up close while contemplating the profound sadness conveyed by these figures illuminated only by moonlight. It serves as a reminder of humanity's capacity for empathy towards those who suffer and encourages contemplation on our own spiritual journeys.
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