The Agony in the Garden, from The Fall and Redemption of Man 1513
albrechtaltdorfer
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Albrecht Altdorfer's 1513 woodcut "The Agony in the Garden" depicts the biblical story of Jesus's final moments before his crucifixion. Atop a hill, Jesus kneels in prayer as the disciples sleep. An angel descends from heaven, offering Jesus a cup as the moon hangs in the sky. Known for its masterful use of detail and perspective, the woodcut showcases Altdorfer's signature Northern Renaissance style. "The Agony in the Garden" is part of a larger series, "The Fall and Redemption of Man," a collection of woodcuts that tells the story of Jesus Christ.
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