The Agony in the Garden

c. 1480

Martin Schongauer

Associated Names
Martin Schongauer

Artist, German, c. 1450 - 1491

This is a drawing of a figure praying before a rocky formation with others nearby. The central figure is clothed in draped garments, kneeling with hands clasped in prayer against a large rock formation. To the left, a twisted and barren tree is visible against a jagged landscape. At the base of the rock, three figures appear to be in a reclining state, each with detailed expressions. On top of the rock, another small figure interacts with the praying figure. In the background, a group of armed figures can be seen advancing. Fine lines and detailed shading are used throughout, emphasizing textures in clothing, facial expressions, and the rocky environment.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.37

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 19, State only

  • Series Title

    Twelve Scenes Illustrating Christ's Passion [Lehrs 19-30]


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1930

  • Etchings by Martin Schongauer from the Lessing Rosenwald Collection, The Art Alliance, Philadelphia, PA, 1930.

1959

  • Graphic Art of Durer and Schongauer, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 1959, no catalogue.

Bibliography

1908

  • Lehrs, Max. Geschichte und kritischer Katalog des deutschen, niederlandischen und franzosischen Kupferstichs im XV. Jahrhundert. 9 vols. and 1 plate vol. Vienna: Gesellschaft fur vervielfaltigende Kunst, 1908-1934.

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q64960218

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