Agony in the Garden and Arrest of Christ c. 1420

This work, titled "Agony in the Garden and Arrest of Christ," was made by an anonymous artist and is currently held in the Städel Museum. The painting is divided into two distinct scenes, each rendered with a meticulous attention to detail. The left panel illustrates Christ in prayer, hands clasped, set against a lush backdrop and above his disciples, all rendered with halos. Above him is an angel carrying a chalice in a golden sky. To the right, Christ’s arrest unfolds with many figures, their faces wrought with varied emotions. The composition is structured to contrast the solitude of Christ's spiritual struggle with the chaotic energy of his capture. The artist uses gold not just for halos but as a background. The use of vertical lines emphasizes the separateness and the immediacy of these events. The painting invites contemplation on themes of isolation, betrayal, and divine submission.