The Story
The Agony in the Garden by Nicolas Poussin.
Gift of Jon and Barbara Landau, in honor of Keith Christiansen, 2021.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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The Agony in the Garden
Nicolas Poussin
The Agony in the Garden
Nicolas Poussin32 people viewing now
Period
Baroque
Theme
Religion & Mythology
Medium
Oil on copper
Current Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.
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