The agony in the garden c. 1652

Rembrandt van Rijn's "The Agony in the Garden" is a powerful etching depicting the biblical story of Jesus's final moments before his crucifixion. Created around 1652, this small print shows Jesus kneeling in prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane as an angel offers him a cup, a symbol of his impending suffering. The dramatic use of light and shadow, characteristic of Rembrandt's work, adds a sense of depth and emotion. The composition focuses on Jesus's isolation and anguish, with the three sleeping disciples in the foreground highlighting his solitude. This print demonstrates the Dutch master's ability to convey religious themes with both technical skill and profound human emotion.