The Agony in the Garden 1889

"The Agony in the Garden," painted in 1889 by Paul Gauguin, depicts a solitary figure in a red hood kneeling in a dark, shadowy landscape. The subject is likely Jesus, contemplating his imminent crucifixion, while the background figures represent the disciples, their faces obscured. This painting, now housed at the Norton Museum of Art, showcases Gauguin's use of bold colors and simplified forms, characteristic of his Symbolist style. This artistic approach, where symbolic imagery takes precedence over realism, invites viewers to contemplate the deeper meaning of the biblical scene.