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Agony Collection (#8)

"Capturing the Unbearable: A Glimpse into Agony Through Art and History" Agony, a universal human experience, has been depicted throughout history in various forms

Background imageAgony Collection: The Agony in the Garden, c1458, (1909). Artist: Andrea Mantegna

The Agony in the Garden, c1458, (1909). Artist: Andrea Mantegna
The Agony in the Garden, c1458, (1909). Painting held at The National Gallery, London. From The National Gallery, Vol. One [T. C. & E. C. Jack, London and Edinburgh, 1909]

Background imageAgony Collection: Agony in the Garden, 1515 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer

Agony in the Garden, 1515 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Agony in the Garden, 1515 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]

Background imageAgony Collection: Agony in the Garden, 1498, (1936). Artist: Albrecht Durer

Agony in the Garden, 1498, (1936). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Agony in the Garden, 1498, (1936). Scene from the Great Passion series. A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt, Grosse Phaidon Ausgabe, 1936

Background imageAgony Collection: Prometheus Bound, c1640. Artist: Jacob Jordaens

Prometheus Bound, c1640. Artist: Jacob Jordaens
Prometheus Bound, 1640. Hermes, messenger of the gods, watches as the eagle swoops down to peck out the liver of the chained Prometheus. Each night the liver regenerated

Background imageAgony Collection: Depiction of the Agony in the Garden from Sweden, 19th century. Artist: Andres Palsson

Depiction of the Agony in the Garden from Sweden, 19th century. Artist: Andres Palsson
Depiction of the Agony in the Garden, from a series of paintings on the life of Christ on canvas, from the Nordika Museums collection in Stockholm, 19th century

Background imageAgony Collection: Israel. Jerusalem. Church of the All Nations and the Garden

Israel. Jerusalem. Church of the All Nations and the Garden
Israel. Jerusalem. Church of the All Nations, built by Antonio Barluzzi (1884-1960), 1924, and the Garden of Gethsemane. Mount of Olives

Background imageAgony Collection: Our Lady of the Rosary. Baroque. Church of Saint Peter the A

Our Lady of the Rosary. Baroque. Church of Saint Peter the A
Spain. Limpias. Church of Saint Peter the Apostle. Sculpture of Our Lady of the Rosary. Baroque. Detail

Background imageAgony Collection: PORTOCARRERO, Luis Manuel Fernᮤez de (1635-1709)

PORTOCARRERO, Luis Manuel Fernᮤez de (1635-1709)
PORTOCARRERO, Luis Manuel Fernᮤ ez de (1635-1709). Spanish prelate and politician, in charge of the Government of Spain during the agony of King Charles II

Background imageAgony Collection: Chapel of the Agony of the Virgin, Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem

Chapel of the Agony of the Virgin, Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem
Detail of frieze, Chapel of the Agony of the Virgin in the courtyard of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem. Date: 1920s

Background imageAgony Collection: Electric eels shock horses

Electric eels shock horses
Some electric eels(Gymnotus Electricus)wreak havoc on a herd of terrified looking horses. A large eel with a particularly mischievous expression reclines in the foreground

Background imageAgony Collection: Agony Garden Passion Christ 1597 Engraving Sheet

Agony Garden Passion Christ 1597 Engraving Sheet
Artokoloro

Background imageAgony Collection: Agony Garden Fall Salvation Mankind Life Passion

Agony Garden Fall Salvation Mankind Life Passion
Artokoloro

Background imageAgony Collection: Agony Garden 16th century Pen brown ink brush

Agony Garden 16th century Pen brown ink brush
Artokoloro

Background imageAgony Collection: Agony Garden Passion Christ mid 17th century

Agony Garden Passion Christ mid 17th century
Artokoloro

Background imageAgony Collection: Agony Garden Passion Christ ca 1623 Engraving

Agony Garden Passion Christ ca 1623 Engraving
Artokoloro

Background imageAgony Collection: Agony Garden 1600-1800 Red chalk pen brown ink

Agony Garden 1600-1800 Red chalk pen brown ink
Artokoloro

Background imageAgony Collection: Agony Garden 17th century Pen dark brown ink

Agony Garden 17th century Pen dark brown ink
Artokoloro

Background imageAgony Collection: Agony Garden ca 1657 Etching drypoint Prints

Agony Garden ca 1657 Etching drypoint Prints
Artokoloro

Background imageAgony Collection: Pieta known as Rondanini (detail of the heads) (marble)

Pieta known as Rondanini (detail of the heads) (marble)
XIR905264 PietA known as Rondanini (detail of the heads) (marble) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Castello Sforzesco, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: Pietedite " Rondanini")

Background imageAgony Collection: Pieta

Pieta
XIR899276 PietA by Francois, Guy (1578-1650) (attr. to); 206x187 cm; Musee Crozatier, Le Puy-en-Velay, France; (add.info.: Vierge de PitiA©. Descente de croix. Piete); French, out of copyright

Background imageAgony Collection: Un Scapin or ScAeene de comedie, c. 1863-1865 (oil on wood)

Un Scapin or ScAeene de comedie, c. 1863-1865 (oil on wood)
XIR898732 Un Scapin or ScAeAšne de comedie, c.1863-1865 (oil on wood) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 32.5x24.5 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Un Scapin)

Background imageAgony Collection: BridgemanArt Full Collection

BridgemanArt Full Collection
OneVisionArt BridgemanArt Full Collection

Background imageAgony Collection: Christ Carrying the Cross, 1538 (panel)

Christ Carrying the Cross, 1538 (panel)
XAM72400 Christ Carrying the Cross, 1538 (panel) by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553); 107x84 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Fifth Station of the Cross; ); German

Background imageAgony Collection: Benvenuto di Giovanni, The Agony in the Garden, Italian, 1436-before 1517, probably 1491

Benvenuto di Giovanni, The Agony in the Garden, Italian, 1436-before 1517, probably 1491, tempera on panel

Background imageAgony Collection: The Crucifixion, or Golgotha, 1893 (oil on canvas)

The Crucifixion, or Golgotha, 1893 (oil on canvas)
XIR71742 The Crucifixion, or Golgotha, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Ge (Gay), Nikolai Nikolaevich (1831-94); 278x223 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageAgony Collection: A Triptych: Agony in the Garden, The Crucifixion, and the Raising the Patriarchs

A Triptych: Agony in the Garden, The Crucifixion, and the Raising the Patriarchs
CGW496995 A Triptych: Agony in the Garden, The Crucifixion, and the Raising the Patriarchs and Prophets from the Dead (egg tempera & gold leaf on wood panel) by Vanni

Background imageAgony Collection: German 15th Century, The Last Agony of the Dying Man, c. 1470-1475, hand-colored woodcut

German 15th Century, The Last Agony of the Dying Man, c. 1470-1475, hand-colored woodcut

Background imageAgony Collection: The Harvest, 1918

The Harvest, 1918
BAL41294 The Harvest, 1918 by Orpen, William (1878-1931); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Irish, out of copyright

Background imageAgony Collection: A doctor performing an operation, from Science and Literature in the Middle

A doctor performing an operation, from Science and Literature in the Middle
KW342841 A doctor performing an operation, from Science and Literature in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published London 1878 (litho) by French School

Background imageAgony Collection: Christ on the Cross, detail from the central Crucifixion panel of the Isenheim Altarpiece, c

Christ on the Cross, detail from the central Crucifixion panel of the Isenheim Altarpiece, c
XIR779032 Christ on the Cross, detail from the central Crucifixion panel of the Isenheim Altarpiece, c.1512-15 (oil on panel) by Grunewald

Background imageAgony Collection: 12: Los howld in a dismal stupor... plate 10 from The First Book of Urizen

12: Los howld in a dismal stupor... plate 10 from The First Book of Urizen
XYC256361 12: Los howld in a dismal stupor... plate 10 from The First Book of Urizen, 1794 (colour-printed relief etching with ink and w/c) by Blake

Background imageAgony Collection: Cleopatra, c. 1674-75 (oil on canvas)

Cleopatra, c. 1674-75 (oil on canvas)
XYC226641 Cleopatra, c.1674-75 (oil on canvas) by Gennari, Benedetto the Younger (1633-1715); 124.5x105.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageAgony Collection: Tarcisius, Christian Martyr, 1868 (marble)

Tarcisius, Christian Martyr, 1868 (marble)
XIR223279 Tarcisius, Christian Martyr, 1868 (marble) by Falguiere, Jean Alexandre Joseph (1831-1900); 64.5x140.7x59.9 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris

Background imageAgony Collection: Jesus in the Garden of Olives, c. 1590-95 (oil on canvas)

Jesus in the Garden of Olives, c. 1590-95 (oil on canvas)
XIR222287 Jesus in the Garden of Olives, c.1590-95 (oil on canvas) by Veen, Otto van (1558-1629); 137x115 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dunkirk, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageAgony Collection: Altarpiece of St. Zeno of Verona, 1456-60 (oil on panel)

Altarpiece of St. Zeno of Verona, 1456-60 (oil on panel)
XAL214237 Altarpiece of St. Zeno of Verona, 1456-60 (oil on panel) by Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506); 480x450 cm; Church of San Zeno Maggiore, Verona

Background imageAgony Collection: Cleopatra Committing Suicide (oil on canvas)

Cleopatra Committing Suicide (oil on canvas)
XIR158170 Cleopatra Committing Suicide (oil on canvas) by Vignon, Claude (1593-1670); 95x81 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rennes, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageAgony Collection: The Agony in the Garden, Eugene Delacroix, 1851

The Agony in the Garden, Eugene Delacroix, 1851

Background imageAgony Collection: Study of Mourning Women (charcoal on paper) (recto)

Study of Mourning Women (charcoal on paper) (recto)
BAL191789 Study of Mourning Women (charcoal on paper) (recto) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); British Museum, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageAgony Collection: Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, Ludovicus Siceram, Hendrick Goltzius, 1623

Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, Ludovicus Siceram, Hendrick Goltzius, 1623

Background imageAgony Collection: The Crucifixion of St. Peter, c. 1484-85 (fresco) (post restoration)

The Crucifixion of St. Peter, c. 1484-85 (fresco) (post restoration)
XAL177487 The Crucifixion of St. Peter, c.1484-85 (fresco) (post restoration) by Lippi, Filippino (c.1457-1504); Brancacci Chapel, Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageAgony Collection: Christ in the Garden of Olives, Cornelis Galle (I), Adriaen Collaert, 1598 - 1618

Christ in the Garden of Olives, Cornelis Galle (I), Adriaen Collaert, 1598 - 1618

Background imageAgony Collection: Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, Crispijn van den Broeck, 1571

Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, Crispijn van den Broeck, 1571

Background imageAgony Collection: Christ in the Garden of Olives, 1827 (oil on canvas)

Christ in the Garden of Olives, 1827 (oil on canvas)
XIR157977 Christ in the Garden of Olives, 1827 (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 294x362 cm; Church of Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis, Paris

Background imageAgony Collection: The Death of Queen Sophie Amalie, 1882 (oil on canvas)

The Death of Queen Sophie Amalie, 1882 (oil on canvas)
XOS1273908 The Death of Queen Sophie Amalie, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Zahrtmann, Kristian (1843-1917); 92.5x86.5 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Background imageAgony Collection: The Wounded Man (oil on canvas)

The Wounded Man (oil on canvas)
XIR125471 The Wounded Man (oil on canvas) by Traversi, Gaspare (1732-69); 100x127 cm; Museo Nazionale di Capodimonte, Naples, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageAgony Collection: The Agony in the Garden (oil on canvas)

The Agony in the Garden (oil on canvas)
XJL109930 The Agony in the Garden (oil on canvas) by Giordano, Luca (1634-1705); Hospital Tavera, Toledo, Spain; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageAgony Collection: Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane (oil on canvas)

Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane (oil on canvas)
XKH152614 Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane (oil on canvas) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); 79.4x88.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageAgony Collection: The Agony in the Garden

The Agony in the Garden; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint




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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.