Agony in the Garden 

Wilhelm Kotarbinski painted "Agony in the Garden", a deeply moving representation of Jesus in profound distress, at an unknown date. Kotarbinski's background shaped his artistic sensibilities; born in Poland and trained in St. Petersburg, he lived through a period of intense national and religious identity formation. The painting captures the emotional and spiritual struggle of Jesus in Gethsemane. It invites us to contemplate themes of sacrifice, doubt, and faith. Jesus, kneeling, head bowed, hands clasped tightly together, embodies a figure caught between divine duty and human fear. The dark, brooding landscape mirrors his internal turmoil. Kotarbinski’s painting avoids glorifying suffering, instead of inviting empathy and reflection. It asks us to consider the weight of responsibility and the cost of conviction. It is not simply a religious scene, but a meditation on the human condition.