Agony Collection (#2)

The Punishment of Core (Kore), Dathan (Datan, Nathan) and Aboron (Abiram) (The Punishment of Celestial Fire)
LRI4601401 The Punishment of Core (Kore), Dathan (Datan, Nathan) and Aboron (Abiram) (The Punishment of Celestial Fire, episode of the rebellion of the Levites against Moses)

Agostino Novello called the Panormitano and the representation of four of his miracles, c. 1328 (tempera on wood)
LRI4621503 Agostino Novello called the Panormitano and the representation of four of his miracles, c. 1328 (tempera on wood) by Martini, Simone (1284-1344); Chiesa di Sant Agostino, Siena, Tuscany

Praying in the Orchard, 1774-76 (oil on panel) (detail)
IND49400 Praying in the Orchard, 1774-76 (oil on panel) (detail) by Mengs, Anton Raphael (1728-79); Museo Capitular de Lerida, Catalonia, Spain; Index Fototeca

Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821) before Madrid: the Emperor receiving a deputation of the city, 3 / 12 / 1808
JLJ4573586 Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821) before Madrid: the Emperor receiving a deputation of the city, 3/12/1808, Painting by Antoine Charles Horace Vernet (1758-1836), 1810

The Descent from the Cross (tempera on gold panel)
897658 The Descent from the Cross (tempera on gold panel) by Martini, Simone (1284-1344); 24.5x15.5 cm; Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Brussels

Clash of the Titans; Kampf der Titanen, c. 1913-1915 (oil on canvas)
656203 Clash of the Titans; Kampf der Titanen, c.1913-1915 (oil on canvas) by Moser, Koloman (1868-1918); 130x240 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Clash of the Titans; Kampf der Titanen)

The Battle of Cosa, (black chalk, pen and brown ink. )
990023 The Battle of Cosa, (black chalk, pen and brown ink.) by Zuccari, Taddeo (1529-66); 42.9x32 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Cosa. Taddeo Zuccaro (1529-1566)

The Pieta, (oil on canvas)
990355 The Pieta, (oil on canvas) by Carracci, Ludovico (1555-1619); 95.2x172.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pieta. Lodovico Carracci (1555-1619). Oil on canvas

A Study for Sir David Baird Discovering the Body of Tipu Sahib, 1838 (pencil, black chalk and watercolour)
651940 A Study for Sir David Baird Discovering the Body of Tipu Sahib, 1838 (pencil, black chalk and watercolour) by Wilkie

The Second of May, 1884 (oil on canvas)
989777 The Second of May, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923); 62.2x104.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Second of May; El Dos de Mayo)

Battle between the Georgians and the Mountain Tribes, 1826 (lithograph)
1195833 Battle between the Georgians and the Mountain Tribes, 1826 (lithograph) by Orlowski, Alexander (Alexandr Osipovich Orlovsky) (1777-1832)

Tullie in his Chariot; Tullie sur son Char, (pen and brown ink, grey wash heightened with white on brown pape)
827614 Tullie in his Chariot; Tullie sur son Char, (pen and brown ink, grey wash heightened with white on brown pape) by Cades

A Slap in the Face, (oil on canvas)
658199 A Slap in the Face, (oil on canvas) by Frangiamore, Salvatore (1853-1915); 67.3x46.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Slap in the Face. Salvatore Frangiamore (fl. 1897). Oil on canvas

After the Battle, (ink and wash on paper laid on board)
651007 After the Battle, (ink and wash on paper laid on board) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); 44.5x69.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Battle. Frederic Remington (1861-1909)

The Charge, c. 1893-1931 (woodcut)
1196621 The Charge, c. 1893-1931 (woodcut) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 20x26 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Battle of Washita, 1887-88 (oil en grisaille on board)
985143 Battle of Washita, 1887-88 (oil en grisaille on board) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); 47x62.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Washita. Frederic Remington (1861-1909)

The Pieta, (oil on canvas)
827665 The Pieta, (oil on canvas) by Mansueti, Giovanni di Niccolo (fl.1485-1527); 37.2x42.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pieta. Giovanni di Niccolo Mansueti (active 1485-died 1527)

The Pieta, c. 1542 (oil on canvas)
990353 The Pieta, c.1542 (oil on canvas) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); 192x136 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pieta. Giorgio Vasari (1511-1574). Oil on panel

Achilles confronting Hector outside Troy, (oil on canvas)
827698 Achilles confronting Hector outside Troy, (oil on canvas) by Corte, Juan de la (c.1585-1660); 195.9x309.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Achilles confronting Hector outside Troy)

Skirmish During the Hungarian Revolution of 1848-1849, 1881 (oil on canvas)
1195776 Skirmish During the Hungarian Revolution of 1848-1849, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Villevalde, Alexander (1857-after 1906); 116x156 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Villevalde)

Apollo flaying Marsyas, c. 1618 (oil on canvas)
AII79413 Apollo flaying Marsyas, c.1618 (oil on canvas) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); Palazzo Pitti, Florence

End of the Harvest (oil on board)
823085 End of the Harvest (oil on board) by Brown, Fred C. (fl. 19th century); 20.2x27.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: End of the Harvest. Fred C. Brown (fl. 19th century). Oil on board

The Agony in the Garden, 1926 (wood engraving)
1631659 The Agony in the Garden, 1926 (wood engraving) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane before his arrest.); The Stapleton Collection

The Dead Season, the Last Man in Town (engraving)
1041818 The Dead Season, the Last Man in Town (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dead Season, the Last Man in Town)

Laocoon and his sons being attacked by serpents, The Trojan Horse, Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia), 1538 - 1539
2384706 Laocoon and his sons being attacked by serpents, The Trojan Horse, Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia), 1538 - 1539 by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo Ducale & Museo, Mantua

Aeneas and the Sibyl of Caumae, 1874-c. 1919 (w / c on vellum)
1195394 Aeneas and the Sibyl of Caumae, 1874-c.1919 (w/c on vellum) by English School, (19th century); 33.5x24 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

The Crucifixion (oil on panel)
990064 The Crucifixion (oil on panel) by Master of Imola (15th century); 39.4x31.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crucifixion. The Master of Imola (15th Century). Oil on panel

Plaster Statuette: Female Torso, Front View; Statuette de platre: Torse de femme, vue de face, 1887 (oil on canvas)
1767906 Plaster Statuette: Female Torso, Front View; Statuette de platre: Torse de femme, vue de face, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Gogh

A Triptych: Christ on the Cross with the Virgin, the Magdalen, Saint John the Evangelist
659307 A Triptych: Christ on the Cross with the Virgin, the Magdalen, Saint John the Evangelist and Angels; on the Wings Christ Offered Vinegar Before the Crucifixion and the Lamentation

Ugolino and his Sons, 1860 (bronze) (see also 197136 & 347397)
XIR234151 Ugolino and his Sons, 1860 (bronze) (see also 197136 & 347397) by Carpeaux, Jean-Baptiste (1827-75); Louvre, Paris

Double Chambered Vessel in the Form of Seated Figure, Possibly Deceased, 100 B. C. / A. D
Double Chambered Vessel in the Form of Seated Figure, Possibly Deceased, 100 B.C./A.D. 500

Door Boss: Bust of a Satyress, c. 1580. Creator: Unknown
Door Boss: Bust of a Satyress, c. 1580

The Football Game (oil on canvas)
1765060 The Football Game (oil on canvas) by Webster, Thomas (1800-86) (follower of); 73.5x99.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Football Game. Follower of Thomas Webster (1800-1886)

Le Poete Assailli, 1929 (oil on canvas)
1196318 Le Poete Assailli, 1929 (oil on canvas) by Berghe, Frits van den (1883-1939); 140x120.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Belgian, out of copyright

Christ nailed to the Cross with a Donor with his Arm in a Sling presented by a Priest
990126 Christ nailed to the Cross with a Donor with his Arm in a Sling presented by a Priest (tempera on panel) by Master of the Pavia Deposition (fl.1510)

Bonaparte in Egypt, 21st July, 1798, 1911 (oil on canvas)
991620 Bonaparte in Egypt, 21st July, 1798, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927); 96.5x122 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bonaparte in Egypt, 21st July, 1798)

Ecce Homo, (oil on panel)
990333 Ecce Homo, (oil on panel) by Coxie or Coxcie, Michiel I (1499-1592); 68x87.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ecce Homo. Attributed to Michiel Coxie I (1499-1592). Oil on panel

Removing the Thorn, (oil on canvas)
658316 Removing the Thorn, (oil on canvas) by Lejeune, Henry (1819-1904); 35.5x27.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Removing the Thorn. Henry Lejeune (1820-1904). Oil on canvas

Saint Veronica, (woodcut printed in pale brown ink)
828057 Saint Veronica, (woodcut printed in pale brown ink) by Netherlandish School (16th century); 30.4x20.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Veronica. Netherlandish School, circa 1500)

The Crucifixion with the Madonna, Saints John the Baptist, Mary Magdalen
827851 The Crucifixion with the Madonna, Saints John the Baptist, Mary Magdalen, Andrew and Francis, 1503 (oil on panel) by Rosselli

The Lamentation, (oil on panel)
827786 The Lamentation, (oil on panel) by David, Gerard (c.1460-1523); 57.8x48 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lamentation. Gerard David (1460-1523). Oil on panel

The Man of Sorrows, (oil on panel)
827697 The Man of Sorrows, (oil on panel) by Morales, Luis de (1500-86); 37.2x27.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Man of Sorrows. Luis de Morales (1500-1586). Oil on panel

Laocoon and His Sons (marble)
3433290 LaocoAon and His Sons (marble) by Roman, (2nd century BC); Musei e Gallerie Pontificie, Musei Vaticani, Vatican City; (add.info.: LaocoAon, son of Acoetes, was a Trojan priest who)

Christs Agony in the Garden, St Luke 22, Verse 39-46 (engraving)
3651514 Christs Agony in the Garden, St Luke 22, Verse 39-46 (engraving) by Cosway, Richard (1742-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christs Agony in the Garden, St Luke 22, Verse 39-46)

Detail from Christ after the Flagellation contemplated by the Christian Soul, c. 1628-29 (oil on canvas)
3849918 Detail from Christ after the Flagellation contemplated by the Christian Soul, c.1628-29 (oil on canvas) by Velazquez, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y (1599-1660); 165.1x206.4 cm; National Gallery

Christs Agony, Mark XIV, 36 (engraving)
6005712 Christs Agony, Mark XIV, 36 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christs Agony, Mark XIV, 36)

Ugolino and his Children, 1860, cast c. 1871 (bronze)
1068868 Ugolino and his Children, 1860, cast c.1871 (bronze) by Carpeaux, Jean-Baptiste (1827-75); 48.26x37.47x27 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Who Would Have Thought It! (Quien lo creyera!), 1794-1796 (etching and aquatint)
1066732 Who Would Have Thought It! (Quien lo creyera!), 1794-1796 (etching and aquatint) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 18.7x13.2 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

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"Capturing the Unbearable: A Glimpse into Agony Through Art and History" Agony, a universal human experience, has been depicted throughout history in various forms. From the gruesome castration practices of the 17th century to the heart-wrenching scene of Bhishma's mortal wounds inflicted by Arjuna's arrows, it has left its mark on countless souls. In "Christ Carrying the Cross, " an oil painting from 1526, we witness Jesus' excruciating journey towards his crucifixion. The artist skillfully portrays Christ's physical pain as he bears the weight of his cross, symbolizing both his sacrifice and humanity's collective suffering. Migraine pain, often described as agonizing throbbing or pulsating sensations accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light and sound, is another form of torment experienced by many. Those who have endured this debilitating condition can attest to its relentless grip on their lives. The plaster cast found in Pompeii's Macellum serves as a haunting reminder of one individual's final moments frozen in time. This preserved body encapsulates not only physical agony but also captures the emotional turmoil experienced during catastrophic events like volcanic eruptions. "Halt of Prince Charles Edward on the Banks of Nairne" depicts a poignant moment in history when defeat loomed over him. The anguish etched upon his face reflects not only personal despair but also represents collective sorrow felt during times of upheaval. "The Christ of Limpias, " an 18th-century sculpture located in Cantabria, Spain, showcases Jesus enduring unimaginable suffering through vividly carved wounds that evoke empathy within viewers' hearts. Rembrandt van Rijn masterfully captured "The Agony in the Garden" through an etching created around 1657. This artwork conveys Jesus' internal struggle before his crucifixion with raw emotion visible on every stroke.