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Correggio - The Agony in the Garden K040846
APSLEY HOUSE, London. " The Agony in the Garden " by Antonio Allegri, called CORREGGIO (c1494-1534). (Luke xxii, 39-46) The angel appears to Christ while the Apostles Peter, James the Greater and John are asleep on the right. Previously from the Spanish Royal Collection. Captured by the Duke of Wellington at Vitoria in 1813. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England
Media ID 482835
Filename: K040846.jpg
Size: 4325 x 4042 (19.4MB)
Date: 4th July 2007
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Photo Library
Source: English Heritage Images
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This stunning painting, titled "The Agony in the Garden" by the Italian master Antonio Allegri, known as Correggio, showcases the profound depth and emotion of the Christian narrative. Housed at Apsley House in London, this masterpiece was previously part of the Spanish Royal Collection and was captured by the Duke of Wellington during the Battle of Vitoria in 1813. In this work, Correggio depicts a pivotal moment in the biblical account of Christ's Passion as recorded in the Gospel of Luke (xxii, 39-46). The scene unfolds in a moonlit garden, where a deeply distressed Christ, portrayed with anguish and despair, falls to his knees in prayer. An angel, with wings outstretched, appears from the heavens to offer comfort and support. On the right side of the painting, three apostles – Peter, James the Greater, and John – are shown slumbering, oblivious to the emotional turmoil unfolding before them. The contrast between the tranquility of their sleep and the intensity of Christ's agony adds to the painting's emotional resonance. Correggio's masterful use of light and shadow, as well as his innovative approach to perspective, create a sense of depth and three-dimensionality that draws the viewer into the scene. The delicate, ethereal quality of the angel's wings and the intricate details of the landscape further enhance the painting's beauty and significance. "The Agony in the Garden" is a testament to Correggio's artistic genius and his ability to convey the complex emotions of the Christian narrative through his masterful use of color, composition, and technique. This painting remains an enduring masterpiece of Italian art and a cherished addition to the collection at Apsley House.
