Agony Collection (#5)

The angel giving Jesus strength during his Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane (colour litho)
5226684 The angel giving Jesus strength during his Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane (colour litho) by Fugel, Gebhard (1863-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Messiah in the Garden of Gethsemane (engraving)
5207607 The Messiah in the Garden of Gethsemane (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Messiah in the Garden of Gethsemane)

Diomedes Devoured by his Horses, c. 1865-1870 (oil on canvas)
989870 Diomedes Devoured by his Horses, c.1865-1870 (oil on canvas) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 46.4x38.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Diomedes Devoured by his Horses)

Detail of the temptation of Saint Anthony from the Isenheim altarpiece, c. 1512-16 (oil on panel)
898693 Detail of the temptation of Saint Anthony from the Isenheim altarpiece, c.1512-16 (oil on panel) by Grunewald, Matthias (Mathis Nithart Gothart) (c.1480-1528); 265x139 cm; Musee d Unterlinden

Detail of Christs foot from the Crucifixion scene of the Isenheim altarpiece, inner panel, c. 1512-15, (oil on panel)
898679 Detail of Christs foot from the Crucifixion scene of the Isenheim altarpiece, inner panel, c.1512-15, (oil on panel) by Grunewald

A Putto with a Mask (ceiling decoration), (oil on canvas)
823409 A Putto with a Mask (ceiling decoration), (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 76.2x65.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Putto with a Mask (ceiling decoration)

Homeland Calling; Het Vaderland Bezet, 1918 (oil on canvas)
827034 Homeland Calling; Het Vaderland Bezet, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Leemputten, Jef Louis van (1865-1948); 100.7x150.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Homeland Calling; Het Vaderland Bezet)

The Battle of the Horatii, (black chalk, pen and brown ink
827549 The Battle of the Horatii, (black chalk, pen and brown ink, brown wash heightened with white) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546); 27.1x47.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Saint Sebastian tended by Irene, 161- (oil on canvas)
827895 Saint Sebastian tended by Irene, 161- (oil on canvas) by Beer, Cornelius de (fl.1616-1643); 107x147 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Sebastian tended by Irene)

The Agony in the Garden, c. 1595 (oil on copper)
877400 The Agony in the Garden, c.1595 (oil on copper) by Cremonini, Giovanni Battista (c.1550-1610); 42.2x32 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; Italian

The Stanley Child Monument, St. Peters Church, Elford, Staffordshire, England
779746 The Stanley Child Monument, St. Peters Church, Elford, Staffordshire, England, 1848-49 (hand coloured engraving) by Richardson, Edward M

Lycus (marble) (detail of 143022)
471840 Lycus (marble) (detail of 143022) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Galleria Nazionale d Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: detail of Hercules and Lycus)

Christ on the Mount of Olives, c. 1507 (tempera on poplar wood)
BFM286556 Christ on the Mount of Olives, c.1507 (tempera on poplar wood) by Signorelli, Luca (c.1450-1523); 35x40 cm; Lindenau Museum, Altenburg

Apples and Tree Trunk, 1891 (oil on canvas)
984979 Apples and Tree Trunk, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Prentice, Levi Wells (1851-1935); 30.5x25.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Apples and Tree Trunk. Levi Wells Prentice (1851-1935)

"Ninety-Three", a Healed Wound, a Bleeding Heart (engraving)
1058596 " Ninety-Three", a Healed Wound, a Bleeding Heart (engraving) by Woods, Henry (1846-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Ninety-Three", a Healed Wound)

Saint Sebastian, (oil on canvas)
659393 Saint Sebastian, (oil on canvas) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); 190x96.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Sebastian. Tiziano Vecelli, called Titian (c.1488-1576)

The Agony in the Garden, (oil on canvas)
659289 The Agony in the Garden, (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); 102.2x76.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Agony in the Garden. French School (circa 1770). Oil on canvas

The Agony in the Garden, c. 1849 (oil on canvas)
692878 The Agony in the Garden, c.1849 (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 27x35 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Crucifixion from the Isenheim Altarpiece, detail of Christs torso, c. 1512-16 (oil on panel) (detail)
XIR71773 The Crucifixion from the Isenheim Altarpiece, detail of Christs torso, c.1512-16 (oil on panel) (detail) by Grunewald, Matthias (Mathis Nithart Gothart) (c.1480-1528); Musee d Unterlinden

Mam zelle Misere Poster (colour litho)
6280415 Mam zelle Misere Poster (colour litho) by French School; (add.info.: A poster for Mam selle Misere with an old woman on a bench and a younger woman next to her)

The Cave of the Agony (b / w photo)
5994013 The Cave of the Agony (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cave of the Agony)

Blatant
Yasin Hasanian

The Crucifixion, from The Small Passion, c. 1509-11 (woodcut print)
1767105 The Crucifixion, from The Small Passion, c.1509-11 (woodcut print) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crucifixion, from The Small Passion)

The Parable of the Good Samaritan, (oil on panel)
990152 The Parable of the Good Samaritan, (oil on panel) by Master of the Prodigal Son, (fl.1530-60); 93.3x124.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parable of the Good Samaritan)

Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata, c. 1400 (oil on gold ground panel)
990147 Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata, c.1400 (oil on gold ground panel) by Bohemian School, (14th century); 44.2x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata)

The Man of Sorrows, (oil on panel)
990246 The Man of Sorrows, (oil on panel) by Bouts, Albrecht (1451/55-1549); 37.5x26.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Man of Sorrows. Albrecht Bouts (c.1460-1549). Oil on panel

Angel with Serpent, (oil on canvas)
828487 Angel with Serpent, (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Evelyn De (1855-1919); 89.5x112 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Angel with Serpent. Evelyn De Morgan (1855-1919). Oil on canvas

The Deposition (oil on panel)
827902 The Deposition (oil on panel) by Italian School, (16th century); 197.8x189.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Deposition. School of the Abruzzo, early 16th Century. Oil on panel)

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)

Man suffering from toothache (colour litho)
3622590 Man suffering from toothache (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man suffering from toothache.); © Look and Learn

The Agony in the Garden (coloured engraving)
2801109 The Agony in the Garden (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Agony in the Garden)

Lieutenant Jean Julien Lemordant, c. 1918 (oil on canvas)
650802 Lieutenant Jean Julien Lemordant, c. 1918 (oil on canvas) by Beaux, Cecilia (1855-1942); 65.5x50.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lieutenant Jean Julien Lemordant)

Eve, 1940 (oil on canvas)
659679 Eve, 1940 (oil on canvas) by Wegener, Gerda Marie Frederike (1885-1940); 169.5x73.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Eve. Gerda Wegener (1885-1940). Oil on canvas

The Lamentation, (watercolour and bodycolour heightened with gold, on vellum)
659190 The Lamentation, (watercolour and bodycolour heightened with gold, on vellum) by Clovio, Giorgio Giulio (1498-1578); 21.8x14.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lamentation)

Study of captives in a prison or lazaretto with a robed figure in their mists
AGN271138 Study of captives in a prison or lazaretto with a robed figure in their mists (brown ink & wash over pencil on paper) by Romney, George (1734-1802); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s

The Face of Christ, detail from the Crucifixion from the Isenheim Altarpiece, c. 1512-16 (oil on panel)
XIR222497 The Face of Christ, detail from the Crucifixion from the Isenheim Altarpiece, c.1512-16 (oil on panel) by Grunewald, Matthias (Mathis Nithart Gothart) (c.1480-1528); Musee d Unterlinden

Second cartouche from a long panel of cuerda seca tiles
1196971 Second cartouche from a long panel of cuerda seca tiles, depicting hunting and battle scenes, 19th century (ceramic) by Persian School

The Death of Sir Donald Friell McLeod, Ater an Accident on the Metropolitan Railway at
1196747 The Death of Sir Donald Friell McLeod, Ater an Accident on the Metropolitan Railway at Gloucester Road Station, 1872, 1872 (pencil and w/c with gold paint on card) by Punjabi School

The Captive, (oil on canvas)
985383 The Captive, (oil on canvas) by Couse, Eanger Irving (1866-1936); 124.3x152.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Captive. Eanger Irving Couse (1866-1936). Oil on canvas

The Crucifixion, (oil on canvas)
990239 The Crucifixion, (oil on canvas) by Zurbaran, Francisco de (1598-1664); 267x189 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crucifixion. Francisco de Zurbaran (1598-1664). Oil on canvas

Hanging Apples (oil on canvas)
822932 Hanging Apples (oil on canvas) by David, Stanley S. (1847-98); 30.7x 25.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hanging Apples. Stanley S. David (1847-1898). Oil on canvas. 30.7 x 25.5cm

Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane (chromolitho)
976505 Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane)

Calvary, 1475-99 (oil on panel)
3709965 Calvary, 1475-99 (oil on panel) by Vergos, Pablo (d.1495); 176.8x186 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info)

Saint Sebastian, (oil on panel)
827704 Saint Sebastian, (oil on panel) by Lorenzo, Fiorenzo di (c.1440-1522/5); 44x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Sebastian. Circle of Fiorenzo di Lorenzo (c.1440-1522). Oil on panel

The statue of Laocoon and His Sons c. 1890 (colour chromolithograph)
1065623 The statue of LaocoAon and His Sons c.1890 (colour chromolithograph) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The statue of LaocoAon and His Sons (Italian)

A Soul in Hell (oil on canvas)
WDM204749 A Soul in Hell (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Evelyn De (1855-1919); 65x84 cm; De Morgan Collection, courtesy of the De Morgan Foundation; eDe Morgan Foundation; English, out of copyright

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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.