The Agony in the Garden

Benedetto Montagna

National Gallery of Art

This is an illustration of a religious scene. The image shows a figure in a robe praying with hands together, looking upwards toward a cloud above, where an angel appears holding a chalice and cross. Three other figures, also robed, are seated around the central figure. In the background, there is a landscape with a building and a tower. The artwork features detailed line work, creating depth and texture. The presence of rocky terrain and sparse vegetation adds to the atmosphere. This illustration likely belongs to a traditional or Renaissance religious art style, given the depiction of biblical themes and detailed shading technique.