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Agony in the Garden
Artist: William Blake
 1799-1800    Painting

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he Agony in the Garden is a small painting by William Blake, completed as part of his 1799–1800 series of Bible illustrations commissioned by his patron and friend Thomas Butts. The work illustrates a passage from the Gospel of Luke which describes Christ's turmoil in the Garden of Gethsemane before his arrest and Crucifixion following Judas's betrayal. 

The Agony in the Garden was bequeathed by Blake collector Graham Robertson to the National Trust in 1948. It was acquired by the Tate Gallery the following year.

Agony in the Garden
Artist: Stefano di Giovanni
 1437    Painting

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The Agony in the Garden is a common theme in medieval and early modern religious art. According to the Gospels, Jesus took a walk to pray in the garden of Gethsemane after the Last Supper, accompanied by the Apostles Peter, John and James. As he walked, Jesus was overwhelmed by a feeling of deep sadness. He prayed, and was visited by an angel who strengthened him; the disciples, meanwhile, fell asleep.

This painting measures 17 1/16 x 18 7/8 inches.  It is housed in the Detroit Institute of Arts